Scythe Collection (page 8)

The Angel of Death, 1890 (oil on canvas)
WDM27996 The Angel of Death, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 123.8x93.3 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

Egyptian wheat and grape agriculture
Egyptian agriculture: priest of Osiris with sceptre 1, following a man with plow behind two yoked oxen 2, man sowing seed 3 from a box 4, men harvesting wheat with a scythe 5, 6

Title page vignette of goddess of agriculture
Title page with vignette of Demeter goddess of agriculture with scythe amid statuary in a park. Engraving by Pillement finished by Nee after a painting by Percier

Ms 322 f. 4v, August, a man cutting corn, illustration from the
476950 Ms 322 f.4v, August, a man cutting corn, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

September: Threshing Grain, from the Psalter of St. Elizabeth (vellum)
XIR166023 September: Threshing Grain, from the Psalter of St. Elizabeth (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

The Lark And Her Young Ones (colour litho)
3621363 The Lark And Her Young Ones (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lark And Her Young Ones)

Gardener (engraving)
2801973 Gardener (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardener. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Le Temps, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)
3443544 Le Temps, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Angel Reaper, 1886 (stained glass)
3475520 Angel Reaper, 1886 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); St Helen, Stillingfleet, Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; out of copyright

Harvest
Woodcut of man harvesting wheat with scythe

Cutter with hat, seen from the back, c. 1865-90 (chalk on paper)
3704083 Cutter with hat, seen from the back, c.1865-90 (chalk on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 48.3x36.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho)
2775582 New Year greetings card for 1908 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year greetings card for 1908)

Outbreak of cholera among Turkish troops at Catalca, Turkey (colour litho)
2779881 Outbreak of cholera among Turkish troops at Catalca, Turkey (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho)
2779691 Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outbreak of plague in Manchuria. La peste en Mandchourie)

A Victorian greeting card of Father Time and an angel holding a scythe riding a chariot
3605382 A Victorian greeting card of Father Time and an angel holding a scythe riding a chariot with clock wheels drawn by a ram, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving)
3634798 King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard II and the Peasants Revolt)

Guerre A La Guerre (colour litho)
3643330 Guerre A La Guerre (colour litho) by Ten Kate, Jan Jacob Lodewiks (1850-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guerre A La Guerre. Postcard, early 20th century. War to War)

The Red Cow, 1889 (oil on canvas)
3588462 The Red Cow, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 111.8x95.3 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

Time Clipping the Wings of Love (oil on canvas)
3588411 Time Clipping the Wings of Love (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); 106x65 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Flemish, out of copyright

Angel of destruction in Egypt (colour litho)
3095783 Angel of destruction in Egypt (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel of destruction in Egypt)

Garden utensils (colour litho)
3096759 Garden utensils (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden utensils. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

Delivering of the American Presents at Yokuhama, 1855 (colour litho)
1272354 Delivering of the American Presents at Yokuhama, 1855 (colour litho) by Peters, W. T. (fl.1855) (after); 15.25x22 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Peters)

Cartoon, The New Year. 1870

Cartoon, Old Father Time. 1860

Christmas card, Present Time
Christmas card by Robert Dudley, Present Time (Father Christmas, Old Father Time and children with presents and a tree). (5 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card, Playing Time
Christmas card by Robert Dudley, Playing Time (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter playing with a blindfolded Old Father Time). (4 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card, Greeting Time
Christmas card by Robert Dudley, Greeting Time (Father Christmas shaking hands with Old Father Time). (3 of 5) Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter
Advertisement for the Royal Bar-Lock Typewriter, showing Old Father Time driving it like a car. 1903

An Ancient British warrior and his chariot
An Ancient Briton with his war chariot. Note the sold form of the wheels and the addition of scythe blades to cause additional damage when engaging enemy forces. Date: Circa 100BC

DEATH WITH SCYTHE
DEATH as a skeleton, with his scythe Date: 1868

Father Time
Time, the Grim Reaper, sits with his scythe atop the globe

Adoration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
996094 Adoration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Peel, Paul (1860-92); 129.5x165.1 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mrs

The Reaper, c. 1866-68 (pastel & black crayon on paper)
CH401567 The Reaper, c.1866-68 (pastel & black crayon on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Summer (colour litho)
3643422 Summer (colour litho) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Group of peasants, Setesdal, Norway, 1900s (colour photo)
3103005 Group of peasants, Setesdal, Norway, 1900s (colour photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of peasants, Setesdal, Norway, 1900s)

A Joyful Christmas to you - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho)
731688 A Joyful Christmas to you - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms. De Diversis Herbis by Dioscorides, fol. 8r Seeds in a Tub
XOT361220 Ms. De Diversis Herbis by Dioscorides, fol.8r Seeds in a Tub and Searching for Gentian Tubers (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The Mowers (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XPG329617 The Mowers (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 26.7x21 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harvest Moon, globed in mellow splendour, 1879 (pencil
Ma283763 Harvest Moon, globed in mellow splendour, 1879 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 149129) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 16.5x13.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery

Ms. 3066 fol. 39v The Labourer, from Le Livre des echecs moralises
XIR290432 Ms.3066 fol.39v The Labourer, from Le Livre des echecs moralises, by Jacques de Cessoles (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Haymaking in Matthews Field, Handsworth, 1859 (oil on canvas)
BIR190005 Haymaking in Matthews Field, Handsworth, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Ellis, William (19th century); 51x61.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Illustration for Death and the Woodcutter, from Fables
PER190892 Illustration for Death and the Woodcutter, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) engraved by Jonnard (engraving) by Dore

The gardener (b / w photo)
STC466145 The gardener (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Three studies of a male harvester (grey wash over pencil on paper)
493493 Three studies of a male harvester (grey wash over pencil on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 14.9x18.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French

Ms 5064 fol. 198v Cutting Trees and Harvesting, from
XIR186270 Ms 5064 fol.198v Cutting Trees and Harvesting, from Livre des Prouffitz Champestres by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School

The Month of August: The Harvest (vellum)
XIR174329 The Month of August: The Harvest (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; (add.info.: The Month of August, The Harvest; ); French

Allegory of Summer (coloured engraving)
CHT170941 Allegory of Summer (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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"The Scythe: A Timeless Symbol of Harvest, Death, and Labor" Throughout history, the scythe has played a significant role in various aspects of human existence. In Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece "The Harvesters" from 1565, we witness feudal lords instructing peasant workers as they wield their scythes with precision and determination. This iconic painting captures the essence of laborious agricultural practices that have shaped societies for centuries. Symbolically, death personified on a Tarot card often wields a scythe, reminding us of life's transient nature and inevitable end. The image resonates with both fear and acceptance as we contemplate our mortality. In Winslow Homer's "The Veteran in a New Field, " painted in 1865, an American farmer stands tall amidst golden wheat fields armed with his trusty scythe. This poignant portrayal signifies resilience after war while emphasizing the vital role agriculture plays in rebuilding nations. From Draycott village to Oldborough Farm in Cotswold, men equipped with scythes have tirelessly worked to ensure bountiful harvests throughout generations. Vita Sackville-West eloquently captured this timeless scene at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood in Leicestershire where men skillfully maneuvered their tools through fields teeming with life. Not limited to rural settings alone, even schoolmasters and clergymen joined forces during harvest time at Weasenham camp in Norfolk. Their collaboration exemplifies unity within communities when it comes to reaping nature's rewards. Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations depict scenes from "The Farming Year, " showcasing farmers diligently using their scythes across seasons – sowing seeds under spring sun or harvesting crops beneath autumnal skies. These images remind us of the cyclical nature of farming intertwined with human existence itself. Beyond its practical use lies deeper symbolism; tarot card number thirteen - La Mort (Death).