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Woman with cow cart Portugal - 2

A woman harvesting hay by hand. She loads the cut grass onto a cow cart in the hills near Viana do Castelo, in the Norte Region of Portugal - 2 Date: 1989

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Beast Bullock Burden Cutting Feed Fodder Harvesting Intensive Labour Manual Mature Portugal Portuguese Viana


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This vintage photograph, taken in 1989, captures the essence of rural life in Portugal's Norte Region. The image portrays a mature woman in traditional clothing, deeply engrossed in the labor-intensive process of harvesting hay by hand. With a determined expression on her face, she meticulously cuts the lush green grass and loads it onto a simple yet sturdy cow cart. The rolling hills of Viana do Castelo provide the idyllic backdrop for this scene, where the pastoral beauty of the landscape is juxtaposed with the raw, manual labor required to sustain it. The woman's connection to the land is palpable, as she works in harmony with the beast of burden – a strong and patient bullock – that will carry the precious fodder to its final destination. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when farming was a more intimate and laborious process, where the relationship between man, animal, and nature was deeply interconnected. The image invites us to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural life and the resilience of those who have dedicated their lives to working the land. This evocative piece of vintage photography is not only a visual treasure but also a testament to the enduring spirit of rural communities in Portugal and beyond.

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