Fenaison Collection

Prehistory: agriculture. harvest at the iron era. Engraving from 1870
THT4305859 Prehistory: agriculture. harvest at the iron era. Engraving from 1870.; (add.info.: Prehistory: agriculture. harvest at the iron era. Engraving from 1870.); © Jacques Marthelot

Agricultural work: harvest. Miniature depicting the month of July from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy
VEN5028116 Agricultural work: harvest. Miniature depicting the month of July from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

Agricultural work: haying. Miniature depicting the month of June from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy
VEN5028112 Agricultural work: haying. Miniature depicting the month of June from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

Agricultural work: harvest. Miniature depicting the month of July from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy
VEN5028123 Agricultural work: harvest. Miniature depicting the month of July from a psalter, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

The meridian or The siesta (after Millet), 1889 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4653357 The meridian or The siesta (after Millet), 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73x91 cm; (add.info.: The meridian or The siesta. Peasants resting on haystacks)

Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying
LSE4429796 Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying. Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Haymaking in Fittleworth, Sussex (oil on canvas)
OJ117229 Haymaking in Fittleworth, Sussex (oil on canvas) by Waite, Edward Wilkins (1854-1924); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Saint Barbe and two peasants mowing the bles Painting on wood of the Spanish School
JLJ4582595 Saint Barbe and two peasants mowing the bles Painting on wood of the Spanish School. 15th century. Paris, decorative arts by Spanish School, (15th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs

Haymaking, 1874 (oil on canvas)
FIT74967 Haymaking, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 45.5x54.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Month of July, c. 1400 (fresco)
ALI75567 The Month of July, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; (add.info)

Cutting grass
BAL13387 Cutting grass by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haymaking, wheelbarrow, mother and child; Sur la cate de Mont-Saint-Pere)

Haymaking in Hampshire
BON55274 Haymaking in Hampshire by Meadows, James Edwin (1828-88); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Facsimile of June: Haymaking, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
BAL65831 Facsimile of June: Haymaking, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) (from original see 8438) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

The Gleaners, 1889 (oil on canvas)
BAL9982 The Gleaners, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65.5x81 cm; Dreyfus Foundation, Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Les Moissonneuses; Les Glaneuses; ); French

Haymaking in Brittany, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR85216 Haymaking in Brittany, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 73x92 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Fenaison en Bretagne); French, out of copyright

Haymaking, 1880 (canvasboard)
BAL82738 Haymaking, 1880 (canvasboard) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 64.8x81.3 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Month of July, detail of reaping, c. 1400 (fresco)
XIR239963 The Month of July, detail of reaping, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Ark of the Covenant, c. 1865-80 (oil on canvas)
BAL12134 Ark of the Covenant, c.1865-80 (oil on canvas) by Field, Erastus Salisbury (1807-1900); 50.8x61.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

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"Fenaison: A Timeless Celebration of Harvest and Life" Step into the world of fenaison, a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the bountiful harvest and the beauty of rural life. From ancient Roman mosaics to modern-day paintings, this captivating practice has been immortalized in various art forms throughout history. In "The meridian or The siesta (after Millet), 1889, " we witness a serene scene where farmers rest during their midday break, finding solace amidst golden fields. This painting pays homage to Jean-François Millet's iconic work while capturing the essence of tranquility in agricultural labor. Traveling back further in time, an engraved wood piece from 1484 depicts "The great harlot of Babylon riding the seven-headed beast" as angels diligently cut wheat while holding the devil prisoner. This intricate artwork showcases not only haymaking but also religious symbolism intertwined with agricultural practices. Photographer Paul Emile Theodore Ducos takes us on a journey to Chaumont (Haute Marne) circa 1886 through his portrait titled "Portrait of agricultural workers. " Adults and children alike come together during haying season, showcasing unity and hard work that sustains communities. Across borders, "Haymaking in Fittleworth, Sussex" captures the English countryside's charm with its vibrant oil strokes. The artist transports us to idyllic landscapes where haymakers toil under sunny skies – a testament to human resilience against nature's whims. Venturing into Spanish artistry, we encounter "Saint Barbe and two peasants mowing the bles. " Painted on wood by an unknown Spanish artist from centuries ago, it portrays saints joining hands with humble peasants as they cultivate their land – a harmonious collaboration between heaven and earth. "Haymaking" by Jules Breton in 1874 encapsulates rustic simplicity at its finest.