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Haywain Collection

"The Hay Wain: A Timeless Masterpiece Capturing the Essence of Victorian Rural Life" John Constable's iconic painting, "The Hay Wain, " created in 1821

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas)

The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas)
XCF257194 The Hay Wain, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 130.2x185.4 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Hay Wain, 1821. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)

The Hay Wain, 1821. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
The Hay Wain, 1821. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John Constable

The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). Artist: John Constable
The Hay Wain, 1821, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageHaywain Collection: Farmer Harold Robert Mapstone with Mr Green and Jack Humphreys on hay wagon Glastonbury

Farmer Harold Robert Mapstone with Mr Green and Jack Humphreys on hay wagon Glastonbury 1945

Background imageHaywain Collection: Wiltshire SP4 7 Map

Wiltshire SP4 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SP4 7

Background imageHaywain Collection: The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c

The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c
468194 The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c.1515 (oil on panel) (detail of 3429) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Haywain Victorian period

The Haywain Victorian period

Background imageHaywain Collection: Ross-on-Wye, Wye Valley, Herefordshire

Ross-on-Wye, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, viewed from The Meadows - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Last Load, Bringing the Harvest Home

The Last Load, Bringing the Harvest Home

Background imageHaywain Collection: Full scale study for The Hay Wain, c. 1821 (oil on canvas)

Full scale study for The Hay Wain, c. 1821 (oil on canvas)
SC8313 Full scale study for The Hay Wain, c.1821 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 137x188 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: Harvest scene with horses pulling a haywain (colour litho)

Harvest scene with horses pulling a haywain (colour litho)
6001204 Harvest scene with horses pulling a haywain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest scene with horses pulling a haywain)

Background imageHaywain Collection: Cattle plague (engraving)

Cattle plague (engraving)
812876 Cattle plague (engraving) by Cleyn, Francis (1582-1658); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cattle plague. Print made by Wencelaus Hollar)

Background imageHaywain Collection: A Pastoral Scene, 1835 (brush & sepia wash on paper)

A Pastoral Scene, 1835 (brush & sepia wash on paper)
XYC237812 A Pastoral Scene, 1835 (brush & sepia wash on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 9.5x11.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: Scenes from around Europe (coloured engraving)

Scenes from around Europe (coloured engraving)
5998859 Scenes from around Europe (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from around Europe)

Background imageHaywain Collection: August (engraving)

August (engraving)
3646580 August (engraving) by Bol, Hans (1534-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: August. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageHaywain Collection: Harvest Time - On the Banks of the Llugwy, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Harvest Time - On the Banks of the Llugwy, 1884 (oil on canvas)
2829781 Harvest Time - On the Banks of the Llugwy, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Leader, Benjamin Williams (1831-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageHaywain Collection: Celebrating the end of the harvest in Holstein, Germany (chromolitho)

Celebrating the end of the harvest in Holstein, Germany (chromolitho)
2782865 Celebrating the end of the harvest in Holstein, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the end of the harvest in Holstein)

Background imageHaywain Collection: Farm of Papelotte, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of

Farm of Papelotte, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of
KDC386077 Farm of Papelotte, an important strategic site for Wellington during the battle of Waterloo, commemorative postcard

Background imageHaywain Collection: Haywain

Haywain
LLM454841 Haywain by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haywain. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock, 1869).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHaywain Collection: La Sieste (w / c on paper)

La Sieste (w / c on paper)
478361 La Sieste (w/c on paper) by Beavis, Richard (1824-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Eastern Pyrenees.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Gate of Asnieres: The Char of Hay, 1886 (oil on canvas)

The Gate of Asnieres: The Char of Hay, 1886 (oil on canvas)
492463 The Gate of Asnieres: The Char of Hay, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 53x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaywain Collection: Roping the Wagon, 1897

Roping the Wagon, 1897
BON28439 Roping the Wagon, 1897 by Sands, Henry H. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: Harvest Time, 1860 (oil on canvas)

Harvest Time, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BAG13617 Harvest Time, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Cole, George Vicat (1833-93); 94.6x51.1 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Arthur Robinson

Background imageHaywain Collection: La Rentree des Foins a Marcoussis, 1870-74 (oil on canvas)

La Rentree des Foins a Marcoussis, 1870-74 (oil on canvas)
1127716 La Rentree des Foins a Marcoussis, 1870-74 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 43.8x55.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: Haymaking near the village of Birling Kent. Circa 1939 P000261

Haymaking near the village of Birling Kent. Circa 1939 P000261

Background imageHaywain Collection: Sketch for 'The Haywain', ca. 1820. Creator: John Constable

Sketch for "The Haywain", ca. 1820. Creator: John Constable
Sketch for " The Haywain", ca. 1820

Background imageHaywain Collection: Elmdon, Essex

Elmdon, Essex. Elmdon is a small village approximately 6 miles to the west of Saffron Walden

Background imageHaywain Collection: Deal, 1889. Artist: Kasatkin, Nikolai Alexeyevich (1859-1930)

Deal, 1889. Artist: Kasatkin, Nikolai Alexeyevich (1859-1930)
Deal, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageHaywain Collection: Nap during the Haying Season, Doubs Mountains. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)

Nap during the Haying Season, Doubs Mountains. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
Nap during the Haying Season, Doubs Mountains. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageHaywain Collection: Cornhill and Lombard Street from Poultry, City of London, 1830. Artist:s Lacey

Cornhill and Lombard Street from Poultry, City of London, 1830. Artist:s Lacey
Cornhill and Lombard Street from Poultry, City of London, 1830

Background imageHaywain Collection: The Hayfield, c. 1870. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)

The Hayfield, c. 1870. Artist: Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886)
The Hayfield, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageHaywain Collection: A British cycle club out for a country ride, 1895

A British cycle club out for a country ride, 1895. The man in front on the right is riding a machine of the Rover safety type, while the rider following him is on an earlier type of bicycle

Background imageHaywain Collection: Transporting Hay by ox cart in Hungary

Transporting Hay by ox cart in Hungary - the load is so extensive (and so beautifully sculpted) - there is only the smallest indication of a spoked wheel peeking out at the rear. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHaywain Collection: Timothy Cole after John Constable, The Haywain, American, 1852 - 1931, 1899, wood

Timothy Cole after John Constable, The Haywain, American, 1852 - 1931, 1899, wood engraving

Background imageHaywain Collection: In the Punt, 1895 (w / c on paper)

In the Punt, 1895 (w / c on paper)
XPG382113 In the Punt, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Lloyd, Thomas James (1849-1910); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaywain Collection: Summer, 1576, (for detail see 65686) (see also 75815) (oil on canvas)

Summer, 1576, (for detail see 65686) (see also 75815) (oil on canvas)
XAM65685 Summer, 1576, (for detail see 65686) (see also 75815) (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Francesco (Francesco da Ponte) (1549-92); 111x145 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian

Background imageHaywain Collection: The tooth puller, the bagpipe player and the wood collectors, detail of the central

The tooth puller, the bagpipe player and the wood collectors, detail of the central
XIR468195 The tooth puller, the bagpipe player and the wood collectors, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c.1515 (oil on panel) (detail of 3429) by Bosch

Background imageHaywain Collection: Sketch for The Haywain, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

Sketch for The Haywain, John Constable, 1776-1837, British
Sketch for " The Haywain", John Constable, 1776-1837, British


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"The Hay Wain: A Timeless Masterpiece Capturing the Essence of Victorian Rural Life" John Constable's iconic painting, "The Hay Wain, " created in 1821, is a true masterpiece that beautifully depicts the idyllic countryside of Ross-on-Wye in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire. This oil on canvas artwork showcases a scene from the Victorian period where farmers are diligently working to bring in their harvest. With meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors, Constable captures the essence of rural life during this era. The haywain itself takes center stage, pulled by sturdy horses as it carries a bountiful load of freshly cut hay. It symbolizes hard work and prosperity for these dedicated farmers. This painting gained immense popularity not only for its artistic brilliance but also for its ability to transport viewers into an enchanting world filled with natural beauty and tranquility. Its universal appeal can be seen through its reproduction on various mediums such as Victorian floral greetings cards or even maps like Wiltshire SP4 7. Constable's full-scale study for "The Hay Wain" further demonstrates his dedication to capturing every intricate detail of this picturesque landscape. His use of color and light creates a sense of depth and realism that draws viewers into the scene itself. During this time, agriculture played a vital role in society; however, challenges such as cattle plague were prevalent. This engraving serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by farmers during this period while highlighting their resilience and determination. "The Hay Wain" continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike with its timeless depiction of rural life. It stands as a testament to Constable's talent and his ability to capture moments frozen in time. "The Hay Wain" remains an enduring symbol of Victorian agricultural heritage—a celebration of hard work, abundance, and the beauty found within nature's embrace.