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With the Distressed Hop-Pickers in Kent (litho)
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With the Distressed Hop-Pickers in Kent (litho)
1597882 With the Distressed Hop-Pickers in Kent (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Distressed Hop-Pickers in Kent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 September 1897.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22273958
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agricultural Workers Distressed Hop Pickers Kent Rain Raining Search Shelter Tramping
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With the Distressed Hop-Pickers in Kent
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is a captivating lithograph that transports us back to the late 19th century, immersing us in the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers. The image depicts a group of hop-pickers seeking shelter from the relentless rain that has plagued their work in the Kentish hop fields. The artist, Henry Charles Seppings Wright, skillfully captures both the physical and emotional toll of their laborious tramping through muddy terrain. Through intricate sketches and meticulous detail, he conveys their weariness and desperation as they search for respite from the unforgiving weather. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by these marginalized workers during an era when meteorology and climate science were still emerging fields. It highlights not only their struggle with nature but also society's indifference towards their plight. Wright's engraving evokes empathy within viewers as we witness firsthand the distress etched on each face. It invites contemplation about social inequality and raises questions about our responsibility towards those who toil under adverse conditions. Preserved within private collections, this lithograph continues to serve as a powerful historical document, shedding light on an often overlooked chapter in agricultural history. Its significance lies not only in its artistic merit but also in its ability to provoke thought and inspire conversations about labor rights and societal change.
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