Harvest Collection (page 93)

Mariners hunting polar bears in the Arctic ocean in the early 17th century. From a 17th century work by an unidentified artist

Workers picking apples in Normandy, France in the 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

Harvesting and food preparing machinery. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Men cutting sugar cane in Queensland, Australia, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
Men cutting sugar cane in Queensland, Australia, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

Raisin drying in the San Joaquin Valley, California, United States of America, c. 1915. From Wonderful California, published 1915

A woman carrying a large cane basket on her head, picking tea leaves, India. From a contemporary print, c. 1935
A woman carrying a large cane basket on her head, picking tea leaves, India. From a contemporary print, c.1935

Origin of the Wassail bowl, a Medieval Christmas English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year

A summer riverside agricultural landscape in southern England.; River Teign, Teignmouth, Devon, Great Britain

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Trees in relationship
Vine roots after harvest and before pruning. The imaginative eye may see these plants as dancing, conversing or squabbling

Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte at sunset, Washington, USA
Palouse wheat fields in warm colours from Steptoe Butte at sunset; Washington, United States of America

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"Capturing the Essence of Harvest: A Timeless Celebration of Nature's Bounty" As the sun casts its golden rays upon the picturesque landscape, a scene reminiscent of "The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas)" unfolds before our eyes. Shire Horses pull the plough with unwavering strength, tilling the fertile earth in preparation for a bountiful harvest. Influenced by Millet's iconic masterpiece "Gleaners, " diligent farmers toil tirelessly amidst fields adorned with John Deere combine harvesters. These mighty machines effortlessly gather barley crops, filling trailers pulled by tractors with grains that signify sustenance and prosperity. A majestic Shire horse gracefully pulls a hay wagon while Ford tractors and Cls combines harmoniously work together during wheat harvesting in Wiltshire, England. This idyllic scene showcases how modern technology seamlessly blends with traditional farming practices to ensure an abundant yield. Echoing Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry - September, we witness nature's symphony as Pieter Bruegel the Elder's "The Harvesters, 1565" comes alive. Horse-drawn harvesters move rhythmically through fields laden with ripe crops—a testament to human ingenuity and cooperation between man and beast. Across borders and timeframes, from Queen Elizabeth II bonding with her loyal companion at Sandringham to Portugal's Douro Valley vineyards dressed in autumnal hues—harvest unites us all. The grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur transports us back centuries as we marvel at illuminations from Jean Duke of Berry’s Tres Riches Heures manuscript—a reminder that this timeless tradition connects generations across history. Harvest is more than just reaping what has been sown; it symbolizes unity within communities worldwide. It embodies resilience and gratitude for Mother Earth's generosity while showcasing humanity's ability to adapt and innovate throughout centuries.