Plowman Collection

Church of St Nicholas-du-Chardonnet, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
Church of St Nicholas-du-Chardonnet, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Vision of Piers the Ploughman
Langland dreamed a wondrous dream. William Langland, in his 14th century poem, Piers Ploughman, falls asleep upon the Malvern Hills and dreams a dream in which he sees a fair field full of folk

The constellation of Bootes
5307766 The constellation of Bootes.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellation Bootes. The name comes from the Greek meaning 'herdsman' or 'plowman')

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Chinese Master
Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou

Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183108 Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Envoys from Duke William are Sent to Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR162169 Envoys from Duke William are Sent to Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Ploughman (oil on canvas)
741773 The Ploughman (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plogmannen); Photo © O. Vaering

Phillida Flouts Me, O what a Plague is Love, song illustration from
DGC452013 Phillida Flouts Me, O what a Plague is Love, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

My Lodging is on the Cold Ground, songrillustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452014 My Lodging is on the Cold Ground, songrillustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book rf Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

A man carries plough, Taj Mahal, India
A farm worker carries a heavy wooden plough on cultivated farmland on the opposite bank of the River Jumna to the Taj Mahal, Agra, India Date: 1986

Ploughing with oxen, Taj Mahal, India
A young boy ploughman guides two white oxen to plough a field on the far banks of the Taj Mahal. The Taj can be seen in the background Date: 1986

Landscape with a Plowman, 1860s. Artist: Rousseau, Theodore (1812-1867)
Landscape with a Plowman, 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PlowBoy & PlowMan Tractors, c1916
PlowBoy & PlowMan Tractors, Specifications of the 10-20 and 13-30, c1916. Poster for the Interstate Engine and Tractor Company, Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Red Ploughman, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Ploughing the Field, 1899. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Ploughing the Field, 1899. From a private collection

Maison de Victor Hugo, Places des Vosges, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
Maison de Victor Hugo, Places des Vosges, 1915. The house where the author lived from 1832 until 1848. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Hotel de Sens, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
Hotel de Sens, 1915. A palace in Paris formerly owned by the Bishops of Sens. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Rue de La Harpe, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
Rue de La Harpe, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Church of St Etienne-du-Mont, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
Church of St Etienne-du-Mont, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

The Towers of Notre-Dame, 1915. Artist: George T Plowman
The Towers of Notre-Dame, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Lev Tolstoy at the Plough, 1903. From a private collection

A ploughman of the middle ages. From Britain and Her Neighbours, 1485 - 1688, published 1923

Landscape Bare Tree Plowman Le Bonvin French
Landscape with a Bare Tree and a Plowman; Leon Bonvin (French, 1834 - 1866); France; 1864; Pen and brown ink, watercolor, and gum arabic; 18.1 × 16.2 cm (7 1, 8 × 6 3, 8 in.)

Robert Burns as the Ploughman Poet
Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759 - 1796) working as a ploughman, which inspired his poem To A Mountain Daisy : " Wee, modest, crimson-tipped flow r

Union Workhouse, Southam, Warwickshire
The Southam Union workhouse on Welsh Road in Southam, Warwickshire. A man, perhaps the workhouse porter, stands on the doorstep. A greenhouse is attached at the left of the building

CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

COUNTRY LIFE, 1504. Woodcut, 1504

Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, 1810 (engraving)
XJF483342 Chaucers Canterbury Pilgrims, 1810 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Blakes own fresco, in the Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollock House)

Landscape with a Bare Tree and a Plowman; Leon Bonvin, French, 1834 - 1866; France, Europe; 1864; Pen and brown ink, watercolor, and gum arabic; 18.1 x 16.2 cm (7 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Ploughman. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

LITTLE CLAUS AND BIG CLAUS. Gee up my five horses! - I ll see to your horses. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Plowing in Syria
A plowman at work plowing with a pair of oxen, watched by the farmer

Ploughing, 16th Century
A 16th century plowman plods behind a pair of oxen who are urged on by his companion - illustration to Richard Pynsons Boke of Husbandrie

Ploughing, 14th Century
a 14th century plowman

Piers Plowman / Frontis
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"The Plowman: A Symbol of Labor and Tradition" The image of the plowman has been a recurring motif throughout history, representing hard work, agricultural traditions, and the connection between man and nature. From ancient tapestries to modern paintings, this figure embodies the essence of laborious tasks that shape our societies. In Church of St Nicholas-du-Chardonnet in 1915, artist George T Plowman captures the solemnity and reverence associated with this occupation. The painting serves as a reminder of the importance placed on agriculture within religious contexts. Another significant reference to the they are be found in "The Vision of Piers the Ploughman, " an allegorical poem from medieval England. Here, Piers symbolizes both an ordinary farmer and a spiritual guide for society's moral improvement. The Bayeux Tapestry further immortalizes this archetype through its depiction of Duke William's envoys visiting Count Guy de Ponthieu. The scene showcases how even powerful figures relied on humble plowmen for their sustenance. Artistic interpretations continue to evolve over time; one such example is "The Ploughman" painted on canvas. This piece portrays a solitary figure against a rustic landscape, emphasizing solitude amidst arduous labor. Music also pays homage to this timeless character. In "Phillida Flouts Me, " song illustration from Pan-Pipes magazine, we witness love's torment compared to the hardships faced by plowmen in their daily lives. Traveling eastward brings us to India's Taj Mahal where sculptures depict men carrying plows or using oxen for tilling fields. These intricate carvings highlight how deeply ingrained farming practices are across cultures worldwide. Not limited solely to visual arts or music, literature too embraces this theme as seen in Mikula Selyaninovich folklore tales from Russia where he is depicted alongside Volga fireplace - symbols representing warmth and sustenance. Even in the modern era, the plowman's significance endures.