Pitchfork Collection (page 5)

Old Maid card - Farmer. circa 1940s

Harvest scene, woman with pitchfork. circa 1940s

Rural father and son, c. 1790s
Rural father with his child (probably son, rather than daughter). The man carries a pitchfork. Date: C.1790s

Cartoon, The Pigs Possessed, or, the Broad-bottomd Litter running headlong into the Sea of Perdition, by James Gillray. Showing John Bull (doubling as Farmer George)

Miss Modern magazine September 1934 by Fred Purvis
A couple in casual clothes cosy up on a hay cart, a rustic idyll for the outdoor types of the 1930s. Date: 1934

Favourite Sayings - A man in a passion
Black and white lantern slide of a man in the foreground waving his arms and a pitchfork while the painted background is of a man struggling on a galloping horse

No use crying over Spilt Milk
Black and white. Boy carrying a hamper and pitchfork, and two girls (one is holding flowers behind her back). They are standing around a pail of spilt milk on a leafy pathway

Womens Land Army WW1. Somewhat idealised portrait of a Land Girl in hat and smock. Pitchfork over her shoulder. Captioned, National Service Sunshine on the Land Date: Circe 1917

Elizabeth Ltd Clothing advertisement, 1918
Advertisement for Elizabeth Ltd of South Molton Street, London featuring an illustration of a picturesque old English floral smock - just the thing to wear while bringing in the harvest when the men

A land girl by Helen McKie
A member of the Womens Land Army, dressed bucolically n a smock and sun hat to work in the fields during the First World War. Date: 1918

Cartoon, Polish view of German reservists, WW1
Cartoon depicting a satirical Polish view of the German reservist army (or Landsturm) with makeshift weapons including pitchforks during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Peace in wartime, rural silhouettes, WW1
Peace in wartime, three silhouettes of the unchanging English countryside, vital for food supplies for a country at war. Depicting idealised views of Morning, Afternoon and Evening activities

Silhouette Calendar -- July, Haymaking. Showing a girl with a doll watching two boys heading off with a pitchfork and a rake. Date: 20th century

Land girls - H L Oakley silhouettes, WW2
Land girls - H L Oakley silhouettes. Date: 1943

A Farmer with Pitchfork
A farmer uses a pitchfork to gather hay. Date: late 1960s

A Farmer and Farmhand
Two farm workers pose leaning on a gate. Date: late 1960s

FARMER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

The Witches at the Sabbath (engraving)
XJF909345 The Witches at the Sabbath (engraving) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Horse in a Stable, c. 1652-54 (oil on panel)
XOS847284 Horse in a Stable, c.1652-54 (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 43x49 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

The Haywain: central panel of the triptych, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
XJL71394 The Haywain: central panel of the triptych, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 100x100 cm; Monasterio de El Escorial, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Witches in a Hayloft (engraving)
XTD68821 Witches in a Hayloft (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Poster for le Syndicat central des Agriculteurs de France. Farmers of France, Marc Louis-Georges Fay, 1871 - 1916, French painter, poster artist, lithographer and designer

Summer, or The Harvest, 1786 (oil on canvas)
XIR38638 Summer, or The Harvest, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 276x641 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: L Aire ou La Moisson ou l Ete; ); Spanish

Miraculous healing of a blind woman, Marie Carteri, on the tomb of Deacon Francois
XIR382710 Miraculous healing of a blind woman, Marie Carteri, on the tomb of Deacon Francois de Paris at the parish cemetery Saint-Medard in Paris

Frederick the Great with the farmers (colour litho)
XPH365277 Frederick the Great with the farmers (colour litho) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Farmyard (w / c on paper)
XPG359477 The Farmyard (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration
XIR346345 Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 30th January 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Carting hay, 19th century (oil on canvas)
BAL34362 Carting hay, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Leeuw, Alexis de (fl.1848-83); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

Foxs martyrs or The patriots in limbo, [England : Publisher not named, March 1784], 1 print : etching; 25.2 x 34.9 cm (plate), Print shows Charles James Foxs martyrs during the American Revolution

Smoking farmer with spade and pitchfork, Francois Joseph Pfeiffer (II), 1793 - 1835

The Cow Pock or the Wonderful Effects of the New Inoculation, published by H. Humphrey
BAL18654 The Cow Pock or the Wonderful Effects of the New Inoculation, published by H.Humphrey, 1809 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Haymakers Picnicking in a Field (oil on canvas)
XIR186298 Haymakers Picnicking in a Field (oil on canvas) by De Marne, Jean Louis (Marnette) (1744-1829); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

The Witches Sabbath, c. 1515 (pen & ink and gouache on paper)
XIR171899 The Witches Sabbath, c.1515 (pen & ink and gouache on paper) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (studio of); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; German, out of copyright

Earth, Nicolaes Jansz. Clock, 1597

Paris guarded by the people, engraved by Pannemaker-Ligny (engraving)
KW3085223 Paris guarded by the people, engraved by Pannemaker-Ligny (engraving) by Charlerie, H. de la (19th century) (after); (add.info.: Paris guarded by the people)

Demonstration on Mr. Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow: Mr. Parnells Brass Band
BAL127939 Demonstration on Mr. Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow: Mr. Parnells Brass Band, from The Illustrated London News, 7th January 1882 (engraving) by English School

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1886. The Bathrick family in front of their log house in New Helena, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1886

EARLY CHRISTIAN SYMBOL. An allusion to the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. After a 3rd-century painting in the Roman catacombs

Two young women pitching hay, (B&W)

PISSARO: HAY HARVEST, 1887. The Hay Harvest, Eragny. Oil on canvas, Camille Pissarro, 1887

FARMER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Agricultural Workers
Two farm workers, circa 1825. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Russian Countrywoman with pitchfork and red headscarf
Russian Countrywoman with wooden pitchfork and red headscarf. Date: 1903

Making Hay whilst the sun shines in Switzerland Date: circa 1904

Haymaking on the farm. A farm worker is loading up the horse drawn cart with hay. 1939

Gardening classes at the Central Girls School in Dartford, Kent. 1937

Elderberry blossom in the lanes in Farningham, Kent. 1936

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"Pitchfork: Unveiling the Multifaceted Symbolism in Art and History" From cartoons to ancient tombs, the pitchfork has left its mark on various realms of human creativity. In a whimsical cartoon, we find more pigs than teats, as this humble tool takes center stage in a comical portrayal of farm life. Venturing into history's depths, we stumble upon the Tomb of Jemima Nicholas, where an engraved pitchfork serves as a symbol of her resilience and strength. It stands as a testament to her role in defending her village during times of turmoil. In Angelus (pastel on paper), the pitchfork becomes an unexpected prop that adds depth to Millet's iconic painting. Its presence hints at laborious work and reminds us of the hardships faced by those who toil tirelessly for their livelihoods. Moving forward through time, Going to Work captures the essence of 19th-century labor with its depiction of workers carrying their trusty pitchforks. Their determined strides reflect both dedication and perseverance amidst daily challenges. The Bewitched Groom transports us back even further with Hans Baldung's creation from 1544. Here, a bewitched groom clings onto his enchanted pitchfork while facing supernatural forces—a reminder that even seemingly mundane objects can hold extraordinary power. Intriguingly named Dancing Devil showcases how art can transform ordinary tools into extraordinary subjects. The pitchfork takes on new life as it dances across canvas—its sharp prongs imbued with movement and rhythm. Bookplate Design unveils yet another facet—the decorative potential hidden within this utilitarian instrument. A beautifully crafted design incorporates intricate details around a central motif—an elegant homage to craftsmanship itself. Traveling across landscapes, The Village Cross reveals Worcestershire's rural charm—with its rustic wooden cross juxtaposed against rolling fields—a humble reminder that even sacred symbols rely on simple tools like the sturdy pitchfork.