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Antique Framed Print : A tractor ploughing a cherry orchard in Charlton, London. 1939
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A tractor ploughing a cherry orchard in Charlton, London. 1939
A tractor ploughing a cherry orchard in Charlton, London.
1939
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10973963
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Country Countryside English Rural Life Equipment Farm Farm Worker Farmer Farming Machinery Plough Ploughing Rural Life Grooves Large Tree
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 print transports us back to the English countryside in 1939. The image showcases a significant shift in farming practices during the early twentieth century, as a tractor ploughs through a cherry orchard in Charlton, London. The monochrome tones add an air of nostalgia and timelessness to this snapshot of rural life between the wars. John Topham's expertly captured photograph captures not only the mechanization of farming but also highlights the beauty of nature juxtaposed with man-made machinery. The grooves created by the plough create an intricate pattern on the ground, symbolizing human intervention in shaping and cultivating land for agricultural purposes. In this scene, we see a lone farm worker operating the tractor, representing both progress and solitude amidst nature's bounty. A large tree stands tall amidst rows of cherry trees, reminding us that despite technological advancements, nature remains an integral part of our lives. Topham's composition invites viewers to reflect on how mechanized farming forever changed rural landscapes across Europe during this era. It serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with both technology and nature while evoking feelings of admiration for those who worked tirelessly to feed their communities. This remarkable piece from TopFoto allows us to appreciate not only John Topham's skillful photography but also offers insight into a pivotal moment in history when traditional farming methods gave way to modernization.
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