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Peasant in Uji in Japan plowing a field with a large black ox. The field is flooded and rice will be planted. In the background a few trees and a farm
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Peasant in Uji in Japan plowing a field with a large black ox. The field is flooded and rice will be planted. In the background a few trees and a farm
Peasant in Uji in Japan plowing a field with a large black ox. The field is flooded and rice will be planted. In the background a few trees and a farm Japan Uji - Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1904 ca
Underwood & Underwood,Strohmeyer & Wyman, Publishers
PDC-F-002485-0000
Media ID 33270753
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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This photo print, titled "PDC-F-002485-0000" takes us back in time to the rural countryside of Uji in Japan around 1904. The image showcases a hardworking peasant plowing a flooded field with the help of a majestic black ox. As we gaze at this scene, we can almost feel the weight of history and tradition that permeates every aspect of this agricultural landscape. In the foreground, the diligent farmer guides his plow through the waterlogged soil, preparing it for rice planting. His weathered face reflects years of toil under the sun, embodying the resilience and dedication required for farming life. Behind him stands an assortment of trees and a modest farm structure, blending harmoniously into nature's embrace. The photograph captures not only an individual engaged in labor but also provides glimpses into Japanese architecture and cultural practices during that era. The manor house visible in the background hints at social hierarchies while reminding us that agriculture was often intertwined with landownership. As our eyes wander across this picturesque scenery, we are reminded of how closely humans relied on animals like oxen for their livelihoods before modern machinery took over. This symbiotic relationship between man and beast is beautifully portrayed here. Through its composition and subject matter, this image encapsulates both anthropological curiosity and ethnographic significance. It offers us a window into early 20th-century Japanese society – its people, landscapes, traditions – inviting contemplation about our own connection to nature and heritage. "Peasant in Uji plowing a flooded field with a large black ox" serves as an evocative testament to human perseverance amidst challenging circumstances while celebrating timeless aspects of rural life that continue to shape communities today.
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