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The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
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The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: William Thomas
The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854. Grape-picking in France. "There are no idle spectators at a vintage, all the world must work; and so I speedily found myself - after being most cordially welcomed by a fat old gentleman, hoarse with bawling, in a pair of very dirty shirt sleeves and a pouring perspiration - with a huge pair of scissors in my hand, cutting off the branches, in the midst of an uproarious troop of young men, young women, and children - threading the avenues between the plants, stripping with wonderful dexterity the clustered branches - their hands, indeed, gliding, like dirty, yellow serpents, among the broad green leaves; and sometimes shouting out merry badinage, sometimes singing bits of strange rhythmed melody in chorus; and all the time, as far as the feat could be effected, eating the grapes by handfuls. The whole thing was very jolly"'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, titled "The Vintage, in Medoc, near Bordeaux, 1854" by William Thomas, transports us back in time to the heart of France's wine region. The image showcases the lively and communal atmosphere of the grape harvest, or vintage, in the Medoc region near Bordeaux. In the photograph, a diverse group of individuals, including young men, women, and children, are seen working together in the vineyard. The fat old gentleman in the foreground, dressed in dirty shirt sleeves and pouring with perspiration, warmly welcomes the photographer into the scene. With a pair of large scissors in hand, the photographer is quickly integrated into the harvesting process. The workers move through the rows of vines with remarkable agility, stripping the clustered branches and threading their way between the plants. Their hands, stained with grape juice, glide amongst the broad green leaves, and they frequently shout out merry banter or sing in chorus. The scene is filled with a jovial and lively energy as everyone works together to gather the ripe grapes. The photograph, originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, offers a rare glimpse into the past, showcasing the collaborative spirit and the joyous nature of the grape harvest in the Medoc region of France.
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