Pitch Fork Collection

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

James Hunt on the 450 acre farm in Buckinghamshire, that he owns since retiring from World Motor Racing in 1979. James is pictured here with his pitch fork Picture taken 19th January 1982

The Reapers, (oil on canvas)
827005 The Reapers, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 38.4x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reapers. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Haying-time-The Last Load, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471082 Haying-time-The Last Load, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Shepherd and shepherdess (colour litho)
3096033 Shepherd and shepherdess (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd and shepherdess. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Vision of the Husbandmen, from The Prophecies of Merlin (engraving)
619696 The Vision of the Husbandmen, from The Prophecies of Merlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Pastoral couple (colour litho)
3096034 Pastoral couple (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastoral couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting
1219481 The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790 (hand-coloured etching)
2562151 The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene, 1790 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Farm Girl, 1915 (oil on board)
BFA161251 The Farm Girl, 1915 (oil on board) by Clarke, William Hanna (1882-1924); Private Collection; Photo eThe Fine Art Society in Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

A Shepherd Playing the Pipes (oil on canvas)
827965 A Shepherd Playing the Pipes (oil on canvas) by Baeck, Johan (c.1600-54); 76.5x63.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd Playing the Pipes. Johan Baeck (c.1600-1654). Oil on canvas

Threshing (colour photo)
3096288 Threshing (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Getting back to the land, illustration from Pont: An Account of the Life
STC398797 Getting back to the land, illustration from Pont: An Account of the Life and Work of the great Punch artist (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) 1873 (oil on canvas)
DSA148302 In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) 1873 (oil on canvas) by Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-94); 67.5x102.5 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum

Haymaking; Fenaison, (oil on canvas)
827094 Haymaking; Fenaison, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 38.7x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Haymaking; Fenaison. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Our womenOs land army. On potato clamp at Ringshall, near Berkhamstead, Buckinghamshire.17 year old Doris Pearson who 3 months ago was selling perfume in a West End store. Agriculture AfairScenes

Haying-time-The Last Load, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

A women in beachwear caching some sun whilst doing the gardening. 1939

Collecting hay bales
Collecting bales of hay in a horse-drawn wooden wagon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290982 Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Year of 1812, 1874 (oil on canvas)
BAL170664 In the Year of 1812, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-94); 83x141 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Land girls working on a farm. 1939

CM3 2702 Le Tour De France
Goodwood Fesival of Speed, MMSing Motor Show, 2014, Autosport, cars, devil, Festival of Speed, Goodwood, Goodwood Fesival of Speed, GRRC, hill climb, Historic Racing, Le Tour De France, motor sport

Collecting harvested hay on cart, August 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6081

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. Armed draft rioters on Avenue A during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863: contemporary wood engraving

TREADING CORN, 1833. Horses treading out corn. Wood engraving, American, 1833

GARDENING TOOLS. Engravings of various tools from an 18th century French book on gardening owned by George Washington

LAMBETH PALACE, 1640. A mob of apprentices attacks Lambeth Palace, residence of Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud at London, England, 1640. Line engraving, English, 1642

NEW ENGLAND: DAILY LIFE. I ll give it to you. A man catching boys playing on a New England farm of the 18th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

HARVESTING, 1879. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by William de la Montagne Cary

TRYON & REGULATORS, 1771. William Tryon (1729-1788), British colonial governor of North Carolina, suppressing the Regulators revolt in 1771. Wood engraving, 19th century

WEREWOLF OF ESCHENBACH trapped in well, Germany; an effigy of the werewolf, clothed as a man, is hanged nearby: colored engraving, 1685

19th CENTURY AMERICAN FARM. Steel engraving, c1870

GERMANY: REVOLUTION, 1848. Barricade in the Burggasse at Altenburg, Thuringia, in 1848. Wood engraving from a contemporary German newspaper

WITCHES SABBATH. Line engraving, 17th century

Three boys chatting at a water pump. first published 1879

End paper design, Blackies Childrens Annual for 1922
End paper design for Blackies Childrens Annual for 1922, showing five children with a guy hoisted on a stick, carrying a pitchfork and a rake, no doubt in preparation for Bonfire Night. Date: 1922

Quaint Gate, Moulton, Northampton - A gate formed of agricultural implements. Date: circa 1940

When the Raider Drops in by Heath Robinson
Hints for householders for when a German raider drops in during World War I. Don t surrender - do sit on him until help arrives

Silent Film Still: Hell

Double page spread in a diary for 13-18 June
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 13-18 June. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

A Field Day with Giles
A Womens Land Army land girl, with sleeves rolled up and sunhat pulled on at a jaunty angle, strides through the fields with her pitchfork accompanied by a jovial looking farmer

Armed Police Collect Tax
French Government officials seeking to make an inventory of church property meet resistance from peasants who regard it as an attack on the Church

Ladies in Fancy Dress
Ladies in fancy dress: a milkmaid, Bavarian costume, a demon with a pitchfork and a Spanish senorita

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"The Pitchfork: A Symbol of Farming's Enduring Legacy" From the tranquil scenes depicted in "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796" to the vast expanse of James Hunt's 450-acre farm in Buckinghamshire, the pitchfork stands as a timeless emblem of agricultural life. In paintings like "The Reapers" and "Haying-time-The Last Load, " we witness the tireless laborers wielding their trusty pitchforks, gathering bountiful harvests that sustain communities. These images capture not only the physical exertion but also the deep connection between humans and nature. Whether it be shepherds guiding their flocks through idyllic landscapes, as seen in "Shepherd and shepherdess, " or farmers tending to their crops with unwavering dedication, like in "The Vision of Husbandmen, " these depictions remind us of our reliance on agriculture for sustenance. Even beyond artistry, historical records such as "Pastoral couple" and engravings like "The Doctor Indulged with his Favourite Scene" provide glimpses into how pitchforks were integral tools for rural livelihoods. They symbolize hard work and resilience passed down through generations. As time progressed, modernization brought changes to farming practices. Yet, even in more recent works such as "The Farm Girl" or "A Shepherd Playing the Pipes, " where technology may have replaced some manual labor, we still find remnants of tradition embodied by a humble pitchfork. Today's photographs like "Threshing" showcase how this age-old tool remains relevant amidst evolving techniques. Its presence reminds us that despite advancements, there is an enduring beauty in connecting with nature using simple yet essential implements. So let us celebrate this unassuming implement – a symbol deeply rooted in our agricultural heritage.