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The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas)
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The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas)
2636044 The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas)
by Rigg, Ernest Higgins (1868-1947); 122x184.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries
Media ID 25190848
© Bradford Museums & Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Apron Collecting Crop Gathering Harvest Harvesting Headscarf Picking Potatoes Ranch Sack Vegetable Vegetables
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The Potato Pickers
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Ernest Higgins Rigg, depicting a scene of rural life in the early 20th century. The artwork, measuring 122x184.5 cm, is housed at the Bradford Art Galleries and Museums in West Yorkshire, UK. In this evocative image, we see a group of hardworking women and children diligently picking potatoes in a vast field. Dressed in aprons and headscarves to shield themselves from the sun's rays, they are engrossed in their task as they gather the bountiful harvest into baskets and sacks. The artist skillfully captures the essence of agricultural labor with his meticulous attention to detail. A horse-drawn cart stands nearby, ready to transport the gathered potatoes back to the farm for storage or sale. The presence of livestock adds an authentic touch to this rustic setting. Rigg's painting not only showcases the physical exertion involved in farming but also highlights themes of community and family ties. Mothers can be seen working alongside their daughters, passing down skills from one generation to another. "The Potato Pickers" serves as a poignant reminder of our connection with nature and our reliance on agriculture for sustenance. It invites us to appreciate the dedication and resilience of those who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to bring food onto our tables.
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