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The Reapers, (watercolour heightened with white)
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The Reapers, (watercolour heightened with white)
652093 The Reapers, (watercolour heightened with white) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 76.8x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reapers. Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899). Watercolour heightened with white. 76.8 x 66.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
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022012upload Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Back Back View Backview Behind Bending Bramble British Art British Art On Paper Co Operation Cooperation Crop Effort Endeavour English Art English Artist Farm Worker Farmworker Foster From The Back Harvest Harvester Harvesting Haymaking Haystack Heightened Heightening Livelihood Medium Group Medium Group Of People Myles Birket Foster Natural Light Reaper Reaping Rear View Rural Life Scythe Sickle Sunny Team Teamwork Temperature Tool Victorian Art View From Behind Warm Water Color Water Colour White Color Working Life Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Natural Space Occupation Positive Concepts
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The Reapers
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by Myles Birket Foster is a captivating watercolour print that transports viewers to the idyllic English countryside of the nineteenth century. This exquisite artwork, heightened with white accents, captures the essence of rural life during harvest time. In this scene, we witness a team of hardworking men and women diligently bending over in their efforts to gather crops. The warm natural light illuminates their figures as they work tirelessly under the bright sun. The composition offers a view from behind, allowing us to appreciate their postures and cooperative spirit. Foster's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of each individual reaper. From the man wielding a sickle at the forefront to the women gracefully gathering hay in baskets, every figure contributes to this harmonious agricultural occupation. The artist skillfully portrays both male and female farmworkers engaged in their livelihoods amidst lush fields and towering trees. Their presence evokes a sense of unity and shared purpose within this medium-sized group of people working together for a common goal. "The Reapers" not only showcases Foster's mastery of watercolour techniques but also serves as an important representation of Victorian art. It invites us into an era where manual labor was celebrated and nature provided sustenance for communities across England. This timeless artwork reminds us of our connection to the land and pays homage to those who dedicated themselves to cultivating it with unwavering dedication.
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