Plows Collection

New Year, Imperial China
IMPERIAL CHINA At the Chinese new year, the emperor plows a furrow, symbolising the activities which, if nature is kind, will lead to abundant harvests

3673589

The plane instead of oxen (colour litho)
2777880 The plane instead of oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane instead of the oxen)

Join the United States School Garden Army - Enlist now, 1918 (colour litho)
1199860 Join the United States School Garden Army - Enlist now, 1918 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ulysses feigning madness (gravure)
964391 Ulysses feigning madness (gravure) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses feigning madness)

Ice-cutting on the Hudson River 1875
General view of gathering of ice at the Hudson River, hundred miles above the city of New York. Work was commenced during the winter months, when the thickness of nine inches was reached

Ploughing by H Wheelwright (colour litho)
960886 Ploughing by H Wheelwright (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ploughing, painted by H Wheelwright, published in The Boys Own Paper)

Cultivate every strip of land! (colour litho)
2778599 Cultivate every strip of land! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivate every strip of land)

Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving)
2646247 Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving) by Tisdale, Elkanah (1768-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First battle of the American Revolution)

Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (chromolitho)
964147 Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (Laboureur)

The Plough, 1870-72 (oil on canvas)
5888988 The Plough, 1870-72 (oil on canvas) by Mason, George Heming (1818-72); 36.8x81.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Steam plough, early 19th century (colour litho)
3245299 Steam plough, early 19th century (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Field work (chromolitho)
964243 Field work (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field work (Le Travail des Champs), 15th-century France. Drawn by Giere, lithography by Levie

Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho)
964101 Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourers and carpenters (Laboureurs et Charpentiers), an 11th century depiction

Ploughing the fields in 1900, horses and farmer with harvesting machine

Peasant types Village carpenter plows 1898 Middle East
Peasant types Village carpenter. (Making plows) 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

carpenter plows farm implements 1920 Israel
A carpenter making plows and farm implements. 1920 Israel

Tractor Plowing A Field

Oxen standing on a dry field yoked to a handmade carved wooden plough, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal, Asia

General store, Canton, Illinois, USA
General store, probably in Canton, Illinois, USA, R W Cruze Selz Shoes, P&O (Parlin & Orendorff) Canton Plows. Date: circa 1910s

Tractor pulling a plough

Ploughing Scene in Suffolk A Summerland Dedham Vale with Ploughmen A view looking across a valley, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

Tractor ploughs and tills a field
Israel, Hula Valley, Tractor ploughs and tills a field

Plowing, Spain 1511
A Catalan farmer plows his field with a pair of oxen

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"From Imperial China to the New Year: The Evolution of Plows" As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome a new beginning, let us take a journey through time and explore the fascinating history of plows. Dating back to ancient times, these humble tools have played a crucial role in shaping civilizations. In Imperial China, where innovation thrived, they were already being used as early as 3673589 BCE. However, instead of oxen pulling them along, it was the plane that took charge. A captivating color litho depicts this unique method that propelled agriculture forward in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Fast forward to 1918 when patriotism soared during World War I. The United States School Garden Army called upon its citizens with an inspiring call-to-action: "Join now. " A vibrant color litho poster showcased plowing as part of this noble cause - cultivating every strip of land for victory. But plowing is not only about war; it has also found its place in literature and art. In Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses cleverly feigned madness by yoking a horse and an ox together while sowing salt instead of seed behind his makeshift plow – a mesmerizing scene captured in gravure. The significance of plowing extended beyond fields; it even shaped landscapes themselves. In 1875 on the Hudson River, ice-cutting became essential for transportation during winter months. This arduous task required specialized equipment resembling giant blades attached to boats – an awe-inspiring sight frozen forever in time. Artists throughout history have been captivated by the beauty found within agricultural scenes. H Wheelwright's colorful litho painting from an unknown era showcases farmers diligently tilling their lands with traditional wooden plows - reminding us that hard work lies at the heart of prosperity. During pivotal moments like the Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout in 1768-1835, plows took a backseat to the fight for freedom.