Poster Print : Harvesting France C1920
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Harvesting France C1920
The Harvest: men, women & children set to at harvest time - sharpening scythes, cutting the crop, gathering into stooks & loading the cart - a child picks field poppies
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Media ID 591214
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Agriculture C1920 Crop Cutting Gathering Harvest Harvesting Implements Loading Picks Poppies Scythes Sharpening Stooks Thirst Quenching
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Harvesting France C1920" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to a quintessential moment in rural France during the early 20th century. Witness the charm of a community coming together for the harvest season, as men, women, and children work side by side to reap the rewards of the land. The scene is filled with authentic detail, from the farmers sharpening their scythes, to the women and children gathering the crop into stooks, and the cart being loaded with the day's bounty. Add a touch of history and charm to your living space with this beautifully detailed, high-quality poster print. Perfect for home offices, classrooms, or any room that could benefit from a splash of nostalgia. Embrace the simple pleasures of rural life and the beauty of a bygone era with the "Harvesting France C1920" poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of harvest time in France during the early 20th century, circa 1920. The scene unfolds in a lush, golden field, where men, women, and children are deeply engrossed in the labor-intensive process of harvesting the ripe crop. The air is thick with the scent of ripe grain and wildflowers, as the farmers go about their tasks with a sense of purpose and determination. In the foreground, a group of men are sharpening their scythes, preparing for the next round of cutting. Their faces are etched with the lines of hard work, their eyes focused on the task at hand. Nearby, another man is bent over, cutting the crop with a deft flick of the wrist. The sun casts long shadows across the field, adding to the sense of timelessness and tradition. Women and children are also involved in the harvest, gathering the cut grain into stooks and loading it onto a cart. A young girl pauses in her work, her eyes fixed on a field of poppies that grow among the crops. She reaches down to pluck a few of the vibrant flowers, their red petals a stark contrast to the golden wheat. Despite the hard work and long hours, there is a sense of camaraderie and community among the harvesters. They take breaks to quench their thirst, passing around a jug of water or a bottle of wine. The passage of time is marked not by the ticking of a clock, but by the changing of the seasons and the progress of the harvest. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when agriculture was a way of life and the rhythms of nature dictated the pace of daily life. It is a poignant reminder of the beauty and simplicity of rural life, and the resilience and determination of those who worked the land.
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