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The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens
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The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens
531721 The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens. Milkmaids pretty because not marked by Smallpox as Cowpox gave immunity. by Morland, George (1763-1804) (after); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Bucket Buckets Carried Contagion Cowpox Cowshed Dairy Disease Epidemic Gave George Hens Illness Lantern Loft Marked Mezzotint Milkmaid Milkmaids Pandemic Pretty Sick Sickness Smallpox Vaccination Waits Yoke Immunity Milks Morland
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This print captures a scene from the cowshed, inspired by George Morland's renowned mezzotint. An English artist of the late 18th century, Morland beautifully depicted the daily life of farmers and their animals. In this particular artwork, we witness a cowman diligently milking into a bucket while a milkmaid patiently waits nearby, holding a yoke on which buckets are carried. The setting is illuminated by lantern light as hens roam freely in the hay loft above. What makes these milkmaids even more striking is that they remain untouched by the devastating effects of smallpox. Thanks to their exposure to cowpox through their work with dairy cattle, they have gained immunity against this contagious disease. Morland's attention to detail brings forth not only artistic beauty but also historical significance. This image serves as a reminder of an era when vaccination was still in its infancy and diseases like smallpox ravaged communities across Europe. As we admire this exquisite piece of artistry, let us appreciate both its aesthetic value and its portrayal of an important chapter in medical history. The delicate balance between human vulnerability and resilience is captured within this frame - where beauty resides amidst hardship and triumph emerges from adversity.
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