Harvest Festival Collection

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse
Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with a little mouse or wee timorous beastie for harvest festival celebrations, home-made bread on an old elm kitchen table in Kent

The Harvest of Buckwheat, 1899. Creator: Paul Serusier
The Harvest of Buckwheat, 1899

The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR173095 The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 126x320 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Engraving depicting a harvest festival in a Cornish fishing village, 19th century
5308601 Engraving depicting a harvest festival in a Cornish fishing village, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a harvest festival in a Cornish fishing village)

A light load from the last-reaped field, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A light load from the last-reaped field, 1864. 'The custom of giving a supper to the harvest folk has been observed from time immemorial...The jollity of the season is universally felt

Italian Harvest Festival at Monte Testaccio near Rome, 1825. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hjalmar Mörner
Italian Harvest Festival at Monte Testaccio near Rome, 1825

Dances of Alceste, 1904. Creator: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
Dances of Alceste, 1904. Private Collection

Autumn Works, 1907. Artist: Othon Friesz
Autumn Works, 1907. State Museum of New Western Art, Moscow

A Grecian Harvest-Home, or Thanksgiving to the Rural Deities, dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792. Creator: James Barry
A Grecian Harvest-Home, or Thanksgiving to the Rural Deities, Ceres, Bacchus, etc. dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792

Plenty, September 30, 1800. Creator: Anon
Plenty, September 30, 1800

Country dance, 1605-1606. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Country dance, 1605-1606. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Saying it with flowers! We plough the fields and scatter... pupils from the Mount School, Edgerton, distribute their harvest produce

Pearly King and Queens Harvest Festival, London, England, UK

Bowl Depicting a Harvest Dance, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Bowl Depicting a Harvest Dance, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Bowl Depicting a Harvest-Festival Figure, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Bowl Depicting a Harvest-Festival Figure, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Peasants and farmers dancing at a harvest festival in a barn with rustic chandeliers, 19th century
6337331 Peasants and farmers dancing at a harvest festival in a barn with rustic chandeliers, 19th century by English School

Lammas Day, Coventry, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3506224 Lammas Day, Coventry, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Gee, David (1793-1872); 73.5x89.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English

The Harvest Home
3781197 The Harvest Home by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Harvest Home, illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Doctor Syntaxs Tour in Search of a Wife by William Combe)

Harvest festival at Paretz (colour litho)
3621027 Harvest festival at Paretz (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest festival at Paretz)

An Ernteball or Harvest Festival in Germany (engraving)
1051982 An Ernteball or Harvest Festival in Germany (engraving) by Henley, Lionel Charles (c.1843-c.1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ernteball or Harvest Festival in Germany)

A Harvest scene in Norfolk: sketch for Hello Largesse, 1861 (oil on board)
MAL67379 A Harvest scene in Norfolk: sketch for Hello Largesse, 1861 (oil on board) by Egley, William Maw (1826-1916); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English

Loftus youngsters harvest gifts to Brotton Hospital. 1971

Harvest Festival gifts to patients at St Anne s, Stockton. 1971

All 300 pupils at Paddock Junior, Infants and Nursery School took part in a concert to celebrate the harvest. Songs and sketches by the youngsters formed part of a service when hundreds of donated

Cooking up something special for harvest time are these pupils of Royds Hall High School, Paddock. About 20 fifth formers baked the giant harvest sheaf loaf measuring 22in by 16in as part of their

Almondbury CofE School pupils (from left) Maria Duce, James Taylor, Stephan Jessop and Lauren Thorpe show off the Litter Monster - one of the features of a display for the schools harvest festival

Aspects of Christs relationship with the church are illustrated symbolically in the Good Shephers service at St. Johns Chruch, sparkhill

Congregation giving thanks for the harvest during a service at St. Johns Church, Sparkhill. 27th September, 1956

All is safely gathered in... Staff at Own Owen, Broadgate, Coventry, singing hymns before the store opened. It is the second year running that a harvest service has been held at the store

Harvest Festival. Two of the children arriving with harvest festival gifts at Edgefield Primary School, Fawdon, are Hilary Duggua, aged five, and Susan Kinner, aged six

Harvest Home, Italy, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Regency period gentleman making a speech
A Regency period gentleman up on his hind legs making a speech during a meal. From the prominence of the tankard, glass and decanter, it would appear that he is in high spirits

Harvest at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight, pre 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Harvest at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, Isle of Wight, pre 1913

Bairds Harvest Festival, 20th century

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Harvest Festival Franklin G Weller American 1833
Harvest Festival; Franklin G. Weller (American, 1833 - 1877); 1895; Albumen silver print

Food Items On A Plate For Harvest Festival; Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Harvest Festival. Two of the children from Colegate Infant School, High Heworth, Filling, Barbara Staward, aged five, and Eric Brittain, also five

Harvest Festival is a busy time for children like (left to right): Billy Dryden, Maureen Cafferkey, Lesley Fall and Simon Lathbury, all aged five, pupils at St

Harvest Festival. Four year old Rebecca Jamewake keeps a tight grip on a basket of fruit in October 1984

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Native American tribal dance, artwork
Native American tribal dance. Coloured engraving based on a 16th-century artwork of an Algonquian tribal dance on Roanoke Island on the coast of North Carolina, USA

A group of women of the Hwalien tribes in traditional dress during harvest festival, August-September, in Taiwan, Asia

Crowds of people from the Hwalien tribes in traditional dress during the harvest festival, August-September in Taiwan, Asia

Harvest festival celebrations in Rynek Glowny Square, Krakow, Poland, Europe

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"Harvest Festival: Celebrating Abundance and Tradition" As autumn paints the world in vibrant hues, communities come together to celebrate the bountiful Harvest Festival. Symbolizing a time of abundance and gratitude, this cherished event is steeped in rich traditions that have been passed down through generations. One cannot help but be captivated by the sight of a decorative loaf, meticulously crafted into the shape of a sheaf of wheat with an unexpected visitor—a mischievous mouse. This whimsical creation reminds us that even amidst hard work and toil, there is always room for playfulness and joy. The Blessing of the Wheat in Artois, immortalized on canvas in 1857, transports us back to simpler times when rural life revolved around agriculture. The painting captures the essence of communal spirit as villagers gather to give thanks for their harvest while seeking divine blessings for future prosperity. In London's Pearly King and Queens Harvest Festival, we witness a unique blend of tradition and urban flair. Adorned with intricate pearl-studded costumes representing different boroughs, these regal figures lead colorful processions through bustling streets—paying homage to both past agricultural roots and present-day diversity. Ancient artifacts like bowls depicting harvest dances or festival figures from 180 B. C. /A. D. 500 remind us that this celebration has stood the test of time across cultures. These relics offer glimpses into ancient rituals where music filled rustic barns adorned with charming chandeliers—peasants and farmers twirling joyfully as they revel in nature's generosity. Paul Serusier's masterpiece "The Harvest of Buckwheat" transports us further into rural landscapes where golden fields stretch endlessly under vast skies. The artist skillfully captures not only nature's beauty but also its importance as sustenance for all who depend on it—a reminder that our connection to land runs deep within our souls.