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Winter Rural Scene
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Winter Rural Scene
A country home in winter : two women break up sticks for firewood, not much helped by a young man smoking a pipe, while two cows look on with interest. Date: circa 1850
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1850 Break Cows Firewood Helped Interest Pipe Sticks
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This evocative 19th century image captures the essence of rural life during a winter season in Britain. The scene unfolds before a quaint country home, where two women are diligently breaking up sticks for firewood. Their determined expressions and focused efforts convey the importance of preparing for the harsh winter months. A young man, seemingly unhelpful, leans against a tree, smoking his pipe. His nonchalant demeanor adds a touch of contrast to the industrious women at work. The peaceful countryside setting is further enhanced by the presence of two curious cows, observing the human activity with keen interest. The winter landscape, with its barren trees and frost-covered ground, adds to the serene atmosphere. This photograph, estimated to date from circa 1850, offers a glimpse into the social scenes of rural life during this era. It is a poignant reminder of the daily struggles and simple pleasures that characterized life in the countryside during the 19th century.
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