Wheat Collection (page 5)

Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops
5617252 Les meilleurs bles. Description of types and cultivation of crops of corn, wheat oats, barley and other field crops. Published in 1880

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306921 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306913 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306849 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306845 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306343 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5305960 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility - Statue of Ceres, ancient Roman goddess of agriculture
NWI4931101 Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility - Statue of Ceres, ancient Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility

Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633818 Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850
3331145 The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the American sailing ship 'City of Mobile' arriving in East India Docks with a cargo of wheat)

A triumphal carriage decorated with fruit and flowers from the harvest accompanied by female reapers (Schnitterinnen)
FLO4703273 A triumphal carriage decorated with fruit and flowers from the harvest accompanied by female reapers (Schnitterinnen) holding scythes. A woman with a bushel of wheat sits on a throne

Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY
NWI4695029 Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY.; (add.info.: Reaping wheat by hand in the early 1800s near Syracuse NY.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

The Enemy Sowing Tares among the Wheat (engraving)
8633837 The Enemy Sowing Tares among the Wheat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Enemy Sowing Tares among the Wheat)

The story of the harvest (engraving)
8652562 The story of the harvest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of the harvest. Illustration for Home Words (1884).); © Look and Learn.

New Zealand, 1890s: Plough Camp (b/w photo)
8662565 New Zealand, 1890s: Plough Camp (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plough Camp)

Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho)
8660871 Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomon sends Presents to Hiram)

Working life of medieval peasants (woodcut)
8672868 Working life of medieval peasants (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working life of medieval peasants)

Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho)
8663857 Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing grain, Crete)

Wheat (colour litho)
3116946 Wheat (colour litho); (add.info.: Triticum vulgare, Triticum sativum, Triticum aestivum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

The Rainbow, Acheres la Foret, 1883 (oil on fabric)
XOS5866113 The Rainbow, Acheres la Foret, 1883 (oil on fabric) by Cazin, Jean-Charles (1841-1901); 122x141.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Jean-Charles Cazin).

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard
527836 Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

French 19th century illustration of ears of corn
5306928 French 19th century illustration of ears of corn; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
527837 Punch's' monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Campi di grano (cornfields), 1945. Creator: Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947)
Campi di grano (cornfields), 1945. Private Collection

A light load from the last-reaped field, 1864. Creator: Unknown
A light load from the last-reaped field, 1864. 'The custom of giving a supper to the harvest folk has been observed from time immemorial...The jollity of the season is universally felt

Sinuous
Lydia Jacobs

Remains of Light
Cicek Kiral

Wheat and Isabella
Shlomo Waldmann

Poppies and field under a cloudy sky in Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Wheat field with poppies in Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Golden Wheat Fields
Jie Cheng

Wheat Crown
Shizuo Shiki

Crossed Lines
Olavo Azevedo

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Treeline and canola crops

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Canola and wheat fields winding up a hill

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Spring canola field with contours and lines

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Lone tree in Spring fields of wheat and canola

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Country backroad

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Lone tree in Spring fields of wheat and canola

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Rolling hills of canola

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Spring canola field with contours and lines

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Spring canola field with contours and lines

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Spring canola field with contours and lines

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Rolling hills of canola and wheat

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Lone tree in wheat field and large clouds

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Rolling green hills of wheat

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Old round barn in canola and wheat fields

USA, Washington State, Palouse Region. Road through field of wheat

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"Wheat: The Golden Grain that Sustains Nations and Inspires Art" Wheat, a staple crop of immense significance, has been intertwined with human civilization for centuries. From the meticulously detailed Victorian botanical illustrations to the iconic painting "The Harvesters" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565, it has captured our imagination and inspired countless works of art. In the picturesque countryside of Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe, fields of golden wheat sway gently under the summer sun. Here, modern machinery like Ford tractors and Cls combines work tirelessly during harvest season to ensure a bountiful yield. The sight of these massive machines effortlessly gliding through endless stretches of a testament to human ingenuity and progress. As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves transported to Norfolk in August where brown hares frolic amidst wheat stubble. This harmonious coexistence between wildlife and agriculture showcases nature's delicate balance within agricultural landscapes. Across vast lands like Canada - famously depicted in "the right land for the right man" poster - wheat thrives abundantly. Threshing becomes an essential process as farmers employ steam threshers (as seen in a cross-section illustration) to separate grain from chaff efficiently, and is through such advancements that farming practices have evolved over time. Beyond its utilitarian value lies the symbolic beauty associated with this versatile grain. Triticum Vulgare or bread wheat stands tall as one of humanity's most cherished plants; its decorative loaf shaped like sheaves adorned with mice exemplifies both creativity and reverence towards this life-sustaining crop. Indeed, whether it be nourishing nations or inspiring artistic expression, wheat continues to hold an esteemed place in our lives. As we marvel at its resilience throughout history – from ancient civilizations' reliance on it for sustenance to modern-day technological innovations – let us appreciate not only its practicality but also its ability to connect us to our agricultural roots.