Scythe Collection (page 19)

Caricature of King William II of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
First World War. King William II of Prussia and Emperor of Germany. Caricature from Russia

Therizinosaurus, scythe lizard, ofside view

France, Alsace, Eguisheim, wine growers courtyard, tools hung on wood

Peasant
Jacobus de Cessolis (ca. 1250 - ca. 1322), A Peasant, miniature

Cutting reed for thatch C018 / 0895
Cutting reed for thatch. Women harvesting water reed for use in thatched roofs. Photographed in Dummer See, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cutting reed for thatch C018 / 0896
Cutting reed for thatch. Women harvesting water reed for use in thatched roofs. Photographed in Dummer See, Lower Saxony, Germany

Alcohol and death, conceptual artwork. Death, represented as a black-cloaked figure with a scythe, approaching a table with alcoholic drinks

History allegory, 18th-century artwork
History allegory. 18th-century allegorical artwork of the discipline of history. A winged Father Time figure (with scythe) supports a winged putto writing a book

The calendar for August from Dr. J. H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874
FAMILY ALMANAC, 1874. The calendar for August from Dr. J.H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874

ITALY. Trento. Castle Buonconsiglio. Eagles Tower. Cycle of the Months. Detail of a farmer sharpening the scythe. International

The workers and the peasants are wiping out the lords and barons, while the workers on the home front help till
RUSSIA: SOVIET POSTER, 1920. The workers and the peasants are wiping out the lords and barons, while the workers on the home front help till the land

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). Sixteenth President of the United States. Memorial lithograph, 1865
LINCOLN MEMORIAL, 1865. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). Sixteenth President of the United States. Memorial lithograph, 1865

THE VETERAN IN A NEW FIELD. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1867, after a painting by Winslow Homer, 1865

MAINE: STATE MOTTO. Dirigo (I lead), the state motto of Maine, because Maine once was the only state to hold elections in September. Painting on cloth, mid-19th century

NEW ENGLAND FARMER. Harvesting while children are bathing in the stream. Wood engraving, American, early 19th century

THIRTY YEARS WAR. Civilians made homeless by the Thirty Years War fleeing the destruction. Line engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668)

GRIM REAPER AND CLOCK. Symbol of death. Line engraving

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

ALLEGORY: JULY, 1837. Wood engraving, American, 1837

FRANCE: HAY WAGON, 1854. Harvest-Home Custom in France. Wood engraving, English, 1854

SHEFFIELD: FACTORY, 1865. Scythe grinding at a factory in Sheffield, England. Wood engraving, English, 1865

SCYTHES, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

HAND TOOLS, 1876. Line engraving, American, 1876

HOMELESS, 17th CENTURY. Civilians made homeless by the Thirty Years War fleeing the destruction. Line engraving, German, 19th century, after a painting by Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668)

CENSORSHIP: ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of censorship. Line engraving, French, after Charles Joseph Travies de Villers (1804-1859)

HARVESTING, 18th CENTURY. Scythe men cutting hay which is raked up and stacked in small heaps by women. Line engraving, French, 18th century

ALMANAC CUTS, 1825. Wood engraving, American, published, 1825, by Baker & Greele, Boston, Massachusetts

CATHERINE LA VOISIN (c1640-1680). Catherine Deshayes Monvoisin La Voisin. French sorceress and accused murderess. Contemporary French line engraving

HARVESTING, c1800. Reaping with a scythe. Wood engraving, English, c1800

FARMING, 17th CENTURY. Peasants farming. German copper engraving, 17th century

A new scythe cuts clean. Illustration shows Mayor Seth Low and Father Knickerbocker standing in the tall grass in front of New York City Hall; Mayor Low is rolling up his sleeves

Breton Reaper with gigantic Scythe
A Reaper with his immense scythe and solid wooden clogs - at Beauce, Brittany, France. Date: circa 1910s

Making Scythe Blades
Charcoal burning in Germany to make scythe blades for harvesting on farms. Date: 1930s

Unusual Farmyard Gate
An unusual farm gate, with a spade, scythe, axe etc, incorporated into its design, near Tring, Hertfordshire, England. Date: March 1939

Hedger with Scythe
A hedger keeps the rural hedgrows under control in the English countryside with his scythe. Date: early 1930s

Hungarian Harvest
A happy girl scything the harvest on a farm in Hungary. Date: 1930s

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

Time Speed Happily - Cars Speeding legally
Time Speed Happily - A New Years card for 1908. Cars Speeding legally by, whilst a policeman (as Old Father Time, perched on a winter world complete ith beard and scythe)

Pyrenean Man sharpening his scythe
Pyrenean Mountain Man sharpening his scythe, France Date: circa 1910s

Rustics Working
Rustic types working in the fields - taking a break Date: 1885

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, woman farmer cutting rice with scythe, Angkor, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Farmer scything roadside verge, Leicestershire, England

Death on horseback
Death. Historical artwork of Death in the form of a skeleton, riding a horse and carrying a scythe. Drawn in 1505

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. Christian fleets at Messina before the Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, with allegorical figures representing Spain, the Papacy, and Venice

Puss in Boots talks to reapers mowing a meadow, persuading them to tell the King that the meadow belongs to his Master. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Old Father Time at the end of another year
Old Father Time trudges through the snow at the end of another year. He is carrying a scythe over one shoulder, and an hourglass in his other hand. On the horizon a red sun is setting

Man and woman of the Black Forest
A man and woman of the Black Forest preparing for the harvest. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Central France - Soup of the Day
Central France - A farming family tuck into the Soup of the Day

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"The Scythe: A Timeless Symbol of Harvest, Death, and Labor" Throughout history, the scythe has played a significant role in various aspects of human existence. In Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece "The Harvesters" from 1565, we witness feudal lords instructing peasant workers as they wield their scythes with precision and determination. This iconic painting captures the essence of laborious agricultural practices that have shaped societies for centuries. Symbolically, death personified on a Tarot card often wields a scythe, reminding us of life's transient nature and inevitable end. The image resonates with both fear and acceptance as we contemplate our mortality. In Winslow Homer's "The Veteran in a New Field, " painted in 1865, an American farmer stands tall amidst golden wheat fields armed with his trusty scythe. This poignant portrayal signifies resilience after war while emphasizing the vital role agriculture plays in rebuilding nations. From Draycott village to Oldborough Farm in Cotswold, men equipped with scythes have tirelessly worked to ensure bountiful harvests throughout generations. Vita Sackville-West eloquently captured this timeless scene at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood in Leicestershire where men skillfully maneuvered their tools through fields teeming with life. Not limited to rural settings alone, even schoolmasters and clergymen joined forces during harvest time at Weasenham camp in Norfolk. Their collaboration exemplifies unity within communities when it comes to reaping nature's rewards. Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations depict scenes from "The Farming Year, " showcasing farmers diligently using their scythes across seasons – sowing seeds under spring sun or harvesting crops beneath autumnal skies. These images remind us of the cyclical nature of farming intertwined with human existence itself. Beyond its practical use lies deeper symbolism; tarot card number thirteen - La Mort (Death).