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Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep, 19th century
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Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep, 19th century
5308555 Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep. Dated 19th century
01/02/1884); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38356400
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Farm Labourer Fodder Printed Turnip Vegetable
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This powerful engraving from the 19th century depicts a heartbreaking scene of a starving farm labourer resorting to eating a raw turnip that was meant as fodder for sheep. The desperation and hardship faced by agricultural workers during this time period is starkly portrayed in this image.
The emaciated figure of the labourer, hunched over in exhaustion, conveys the toll that poverty and hunger took on those working the land. The contrast between the meager sustenance of a turnip and the lush fields surrounding him serves as a poignant reminder of inequality and deprivation.
As we look back on this historical image, we are reminded of the struggles faced by those who toiled in rural settings, often overlooked and marginalized. It serves as a call to action to address issues of food insecurity and social justice that continue to affect communities around the world today.
Through art like this engraving, we are confronted with uncomfortable truths about our past while also being inspired to work towards a more equitable future for all. Let us not forget the sacrifices made by individuals like this farm labourer, whose resilience in adversity continues to resonate through generations.
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