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"The Fair Haymaker", by G. E. Hicks, in Morby's Collection, Cornhill, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. "The Fair Haymaker", by G. E. Hicks, in Morby's Collection, Cornhill, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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"The Fair Haymaker", by G. E. Hicks, in Morby's Collection, Cornhill, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. "The Fair Haymaker", by G. E. Hicks, in Morby's Collection, Cornhill, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"The Fair Haymaker", by G. E. Hicks, in Morby's Collection, Cornhill, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The sun has crept round and stolen away from beneath the tree the shade within which we may suppose the little one went to sleep; and so our pretty paresseuse haymaker must needs cover its delicate face from the yellowing light of noontide...A labourer's child has been left asleep in the comer of a hayfield, and this lady-haymaker is, after all, probably merely raising the shawl that has already covered the little sleeper, and is admiring it - a baby, as our lady readers know, being always beautiful'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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a captivating engraving by George Edgar Hicks, is a charming depiction of rural life in 19th century Britain, held in the Morby's Collection at Cornhill and published in the Illustrated London News in 1862. Created by W. Thomas, this evocative work of art transports us to a sunlit hayfield where a lady-haymaker takes a momentary respite from her labor. The scene unfolds as the sun emerges from behind a tree, casting the shade that once cradled a sleeping child into oblivion. Our fair haymaker, with a tender expression, lifts her shawl to admire the delicate features of the child, who has been left unattended in the corner of the field. The tranquility of the countryside is palpable, with the gentle undulations of the hayfield, the water bottle nestled beside the woman, and the tree's dappled shade adding to the idyllic setting. The engraving, reminiscent of the romanticized ruralism popular during the Victorian era, showcases the beauty of a mother's love and the simple pleasures of rural life. The intricately detailed clothing, from the lady-haymaker's dress to the child's diaper and cap, adds to the authenticity and charm of the image. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported to a simpler time, where the rhythm of the seasons and the beauty of nature intertwined with the daily lives of those who toiled in the countryside. The Fair Haymaker is a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between mother and child, and the timeless allure of the rural idyll.
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