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Gleaners, 1868 (w / c)
6198117 Gleaners, 1868 (w/c) by Cameron, Hugh (1835-1918); 23.5x38 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 22583996
© Dundee Art Galleries and Museums / Bridgeman Images
19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century Child Labour Common Country Folk Country People Everyday Life Farmers Fields Genre Painting Gleaners Hard Work Hay Bales Labourers Manual Labour Peasants Sentimental Sheaves Working Class Field Work Hayfields
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This photo print, titled "Gleaners, 1868" captures a poignant moment in British history. The artwork, created by Hugh Cameron in watercolor, measures 23.5x38 cm and is currently housed at The McManus museum in Dundee, UK. The image showcases the toil of child laborers working as gleaners in the countryside. In this scene, we witness a group of young workers diligently gathering hay sheaves from vast fields dotted with hay bales. Their presence evokes both sympathy and admiration for their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Cameron's painting belongs to the genre of sentimental and romantic art that flourished during the nineteenth century. It offers viewers an intimate glimpse into everyday life for poor Scottish families living on farms. These hardworking peasants represent the backbone of rural communities who relied on manual labor to sustain themselves. The composition beautifully portrays the idyllic countryside setting while shedding light on social issues such as child labor and poverty prevalent during that era. Through his brushstrokes, Cameron skillfully captures not only the physical exertion but also the determination etched onto each worker's face. "Gleaners" serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history and challenges us to reflect upon societal progress since then. This remarkable piece continues to resonate with audiences today by highlighting themes of perseverance and resilience within working-class communities throughout time.
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