Farm Hand Collection (#61)

Farm worker with a horse team cutting hay in North Cray, Kent. 1935

A farmer collects his harvest with his combine in Dene Bottom. March 1938

A farmer and his horse plough a stony field. suburban or urban meets rural 1939

A farmer and his sheep next to a flooded area in Beltring, Kent. 1936

Children watch a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London. 1939

Seagulls swoop in to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by a farmer ploughing the field with his horses in Dartford, Kent. 1939

A farmer and his horse team plough a field at the back of houses in Eltham, London. 1939

A farmer fertilising a fields with his tractor. 1939

Changing Britain - the suburbs meet the farmland A farmer and his horse team plough a field at the back of houses in Eltham. 1939

A farmer and his team of horse team plough a field in Kingsdown, Kent. A boy follows closely by. 1938

A farmer and his horse tilling between the gooseberry bushes next to the apple blossom in Farningham, Kent. 1939

Farm workers in Farningham with his horse team collect hay. 1935

Farm worker using a flail. 1935

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in Hockenden, Kent. 1939

A farmer and his team of horses plough a field. 1935

Farm workers in Farningham making hay. 1935

A farmer and his team of horses pull the roller across a field planted with oats. 1936

A farmer ploughs the grounds around his trees in an orchard in Farningham, Kent. 1938

A farmer and his team of horses plough a field in Ruxley. 1936

Bean picking in Gravesend. 1936

A farmer boy rides on the horse which is pulling the harrows between the fruit trees. 1936

Farmer potato spinning with his horse team. 1936

A farmer and his horse team ploughing a field, take a break to watch cross country runners, running past their fields. 1936

A farmer harvesting his crop with a tractor drawn combine. 1939

A farmer and his horse harrowing between the fruit trees in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1936

Mr George Walter Lennard in Footscray, Kent, pruning blackcurrant shrubs. 1936

A farmer using a horse drawn machine to spread fertilizer on a field. 1939

A farmer and his horse team plough a field. 1936

A farmer and his horse plough a stony field. 1939

A farmer feeding his horse in the stable. 1935

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in the Darenth Valley in Kent. 1937

Farmers potato spinning in Farningham, Kent. 1936

A farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. Alongside are old cars which have been parked in order to cause obstruction to enemy gliders carrying invasion troops which may want to land on the field

Women cutting spring cabbages in Birchwood, Kent. 1939

Preserving strawberry plants from drought. 1938

Children follow a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London. 1939

A farmer and his team of horses ploughing a field in Kent. 1939

Ploughing a field at Strood Farm, July 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9709

Sheepherder filling water bag, 1939
Sheepherder filling water bag, Rosebud County, Montana, USA. Photographed in June 1939 by photographer Arthur Rothstein (1915-1985)

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"The Farm Hand: A Glimpse into the Rural Life Through Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of farm laborers with these captivating artworks. From Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece, "The Harvesters, " to Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's charming depiction of "Galway Gossips, " each artwork offers a unique perspective on the life of a farm hand. In Louis Leopold Boilly's painting, "The Movings, " we witness the physical strength and determination required as workers transport their belongings from one place to another. The scene is filled with bustling energy, showcasing the resilience of these individuals. Traveling further back in time, Paul Limbourg's exquisite creations take us to medieval France. In "July - The Chateau at Poitiers" and "March - The Chateau de Lusignan, " we catch glimpses of farm hands tending to fertile fields surrounding magnificent castles. These works remind us that farming has been an integral part of human civilization for centuries. Moving forward again, Hubert von Herkomer's painting titled "Our Village" captures a sense of community among farmers as they gather together after a long day’s work. It serves as a reminder that farming not only requires physical labor but also fosters strong bonds between neighbors. Vincent van Gogh’s iconic piece, “The Sower, ” portrays a solitary figure sowing seeds amidst vast fields—a symbol of hope and renewal. This image encapsulates both the solitude and purposefulness often associated with being a farm hand. Henry Herbert la Thangue’s painting, “Gathering Plums, ” transports us to an orchard where workers delicately pick ripe fruit from trees laden with abundance. Their careful movements highlight their expertise and dedication towards harvesting nature’s bounties. Axel Frick’s artwork titled “Matta Virgem” takes us beyond Europe into rural landscapes elsewhere.