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January, 1597 (1893)
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January, 1597 (1893)
January, 1597 (1893). Illustration from Shepherds Calendar, 1597. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1893
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Calendar Elizabethan Farmer January John Richard John Richard Green Livestock Livestock Farming Month Sheep Shepherd Tudor
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This photo print, titled "January, 1597 (1893)" takes us back in time to the picturesque English countryside during the Elizabethan era. The image is an illustration from Shepherds Calendar, a renowned publication by John Richard Green. In this scene, we are transported to a frosty winter landscape where a male farmer tends to his flock of sheep. Clad in traditional Tudor attire, he stands amidst rolling hills and barren trees as snow blankets the ground. The tranquility of rural life is beautifully captured in this monochrome depiction. The print not only showcases the occupation of shepherding but also offers insight into 16th-century livestock farming practices. It serves as a reminder of how agriculture played a vital role in sustaining communities during that era. With its intricate details and historical significance, this artwork transports viewers to another time and place. It evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when man and nature coexisted harmoniously. As we admire this piece from Volume II of A Short History of the English People, it becomes apparent why John Richard Green's illustrations have stood the test of time. They offer glimpses into forgotten worlds while celebrating the beauty found within everyday rural life.
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