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A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing
A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing it to push the hay.
1939
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Media ID 10986573
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside Crop English Rural Life Farmers Farming Field Harvest Machine Rural Life Vehicle Haymaker
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
In this print captured by John Topham in 1939, we are transported back to the English countryside between the wars. The image showcases a resourceful farmer utilizing an innovative method for haymaking - a car with a unique attachment at its front. As we delve into this snapshot of twentieth-century rural life, we witness the harmonious blend of tradition and progress. With his trusty vehicle acting as an ally, the farmer effortlessly pushes piles of freshly cut hay across the field. This ingenious contraption revolutionizes the labor-intensive process, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity. The monochrome tones add depth to this timeless scene, emphasizing the simplicity and resilience of farming communities during that era. Against a backdrop of rolling hills and endless fields, it becomes evident how integral agriculture was to sustaining livelihoods in Europe's past. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. It encapsulates an era when farmers relied on their resourcefulness to overcome challenges while nurturing their crops amidst changing times. Topham's lens immortalizes both the machine-driven progress that shaped farming practices during this period and pays homage to those who worked tirelessly under ever-evolving circumstances. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history, let us appreciate these unsung heroes who paved the way for modern agricultural techniques still used today.
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