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Framed Print : Ploughing a076208
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Ploughing a076208
A field in Hertfordshire, being ploughed by a man on a tractor. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1959
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1338892
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Arable Farming Field Rural Tractor
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Ploughing a076208" by John Gay from Historic England. This stunning photograph captures a moment in time from the past, transporting you to a quintessential English countryside scene. Set in Hertfordshire during the 1950-1959 period, the image showcases a man skillfully ploughing the land with a tractor. The Framed Print is expertly crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home or office. Relive history through the lens of John Gay's captivating image.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ploughing" by John Gay, captures the essence of rural life in Hertfordshire during the mid-twentieth century. The image depicts a lone figure in workman's clothes, intently focused on the task at hand as he expertly maneuvers a powerful tractor through a vast, golden arable field. The tractor, with its distinctive red and grey paintwork, churns up the earth, turning it over to prepare it for the planting of new crops. The field stretches out before him, a seemingly endless expanse of ripe grain, punctuated only by the occasional hedgerow or solitary tree. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. The quiet, pastoral setting is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmer, who, with the aid of modern technology, continues the age-old tradition of cultivating the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the passage of the seasons shaped the daily lives of those who worked the land.
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