Winnowing Collection

Winnowing Grain, France
WINNOWING GRAIN country girls of Beost

The winnowing of grain
3732471 The winnowing of grain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the winnowing of grain. Winnowing is when a current of air is blown through grain in order to remove the chaff)

A threshing and winnowing machine
3732467 A threshing and winnowing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a threshing and winnowing machine by Barrows and Stewart from Banbury. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum)
XIR206473 Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from 'Livre des Prouffitz Champestres' by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal

A threshing and winnowing machine
3732434 A threshing and winnowing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a threshing and winnowing machine by Barrows and Stewart from Banbury. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel
5310102 Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel; (add.info.: Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel)

Chinese men sifting and winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi
FLO4590504 Chinese men sifting and winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

The Shors demonstrate the main tools for cultivating the land (hoe - "abyl", harrow) and..., 1913
The Shors demonstrate the main tools for cultivating the land (hoe - "abyl", harrow) and grain (hand winnower, mortar, millstone), 1913

Papago cleaning wheat (Winnowing wheat), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Papago cleaning wheat (Winnowing wheat), c1907

Winnowing wheat, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Winnowing wheat, c1905. Tewa woman winnowing wheat in front of pueblo building

Threshing wheat, 1917 (litho)
6364929 Threshing wheat, 1917 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris, France

Man who is Winnowing, c. 1888 (etching)
6364928 Man who is Winnowing, c.1888 (etching) by Witsen, Willem (1860-1923); 25.6 x 17.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893
7202669 Screen depicting the four classes of Edo Japan, 1893 by Seppo (active late 1890s); 182, 4 x 276 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

With the Russians (engraving)
1049634 With the Russians (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Russians. Illustration for The Graphic)

Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket, 1870s (albumen silver print from glass negative)
7207375 Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket, 1870s (albumen silver print from glass negative) by French Photographer, (19th century); 17x13.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

L ete (Summer) (Furnishing Fabric), Bolbec, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
L ete (Summer) (Furnishing Fabric), Bolbec, c. 1820. Ceres with sickle and sheaves of wheat

Illustrations from the Catalouge of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1061724 Illustrations from the Catalouge of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winnowing or cleaning tea or grain with fans, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: Winnowing or cleaning tea or grain with fans, Japan

Winnowing of sifting tea to remove dust and debris, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Winnowing (pencil & w / c on paper)
1763750 Winnowing (pencil & w/c on paper) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 40.6x50.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Chinese men winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty
Chinese men sifting and winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Farmer winnowing grain while children watch. 19th century

Winnowing (engraving)
1611857 Winnowing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winnowing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 June 1875)

Hindoos Winnowing Corn with a Fan, Isaiah, xli, 6 (engraving)
959710 Hindoos Winnowing Corn with a Fan, Isaiah, xli, 6 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoos Winnowing Corn with a Fan, Isaiah, xli, 6)

Winnowing and threshing harvested rice, Korea (chromolitho)
1093280 Winnowing and threshing harvested rice, Korea (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winnowing and threshing harvested rice, Korea)

Agriculture in France (engraving)
1102264 Agriculture in France (engraving) by Jacque, Charles Emile (1813-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture in France)

The rice harvest in Korea, winnowing and threshing, 1904 (colour litho)
473341 The rice harvest in Korea, winnowing and threshing, 1904 (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: En Coree)

Man separates the wheat from the chaff, 1710 (etching)
6364930 Man separates the wheat from the chaff, 1710 (etching) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

November from Album of Rustic Subjects, 1859. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
November from Album of Rustic Subjects, 1859

July from Album of Rustic Subjects, 1859. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
July from Album of Rustic Subjects, 1859

[Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket], late 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket], late 1870s

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Nepal, Bhaktapur, Suryamadhi area, Woman tossing grain in sun

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Nepal, Bhaktapur, Suryamadhi area, Woman tossing grain in sun

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Nepal, Bhaktapur, Grain drying in sun

India, Uttar Pradesh, Faizabad, A woman winnowing corn

Woman winnowing rice, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Harvest in Germany
Germany Harvest - Farmers, their families, and their children cut the corn and operate a winnowing machine. Date: circa 1906

Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Artist
Agriculture in the time of Edward III (From the Luttrell Psalter), (1931). Medieval peasants ploughing with oxen, threshing, harvesting with sickles, and broadcasting seed

The winnowing of the grain after threshing, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The winnowing of the grain after threshing, Egypt, 1905. Here is the next step in the process of harvesting in Egypt, The mixture of broken straw

The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Copy of a manuscript showing agricultural occupations from July to December. July, mowing and making hay; August, reaping; September, hunting; October, hawking; November

Sri Lankan villagers winnowing rice. Artist: CM Dixon
Sri Lankan villagers winnowing rice north of Columbo

Farmer driving a combine during canola harvest
Side view of a farmer driving a combine during a canola harvest; Legal, Alberta, Canada

Ruth series threshing floor winnowing 1925 Middle East
Ruth series, threshing floor, winnowing, 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Ruth series Threshing floor winnowing 1898 Middle East
Ruth series Threshing floor, winnowing, 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Bethlehem surroundings Winnowing Depicting story
Bethlehem and surroundings Winnowing near Bethlehem. Depicting the story of Ruth and Boaz. 1920, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Winnowing agricultural method developed ancient cultures
Winnowing, an agricultural method developed by ancient cultures for separating grain from chaff 1900 Middle East

Winnowing rice Shinichi Suzuki Japanese 1835
Winnowing the rice; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

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"Winnowing: A Time-Honored Practice Across Cultures and Centuries" From the ancient practice grain in France to the devastating famine in India, it has played a vital role in agriculture and survival. Engravings depicting paddy cultivation in Travancore and threshing wheat in 1917 showcase the labor-intensive process that farmers endured to separate valuable grains from chaff. Intricate etchings like "Man who is Winnowing" from c. 1888 capture the skillful technique employed by individuals as they skillfully toss harvested crops into the air, allowing wind to carry away unwanted debris. Similarly, a screen portraying Edo Japan's four classes highlights how winnowing was deeply ingrained within society's fabric. Historical engravings such as "With the Russians" shed light on how winnowing transcended borders, becoming an essential task for people worldwide. The peasant woman with her trusty winnowing basket captured through an albumen silver print showcases both resilience and resourcefulness during challenging times. Even art found its inspiration from this age-old practice; "L'ete (Summer)" furnishing fabric created around 1820 reflects nature's bounty intertwined with human ingenuity. Meanwhile, illustrations from the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colours catalogue demonstrate artists' fascination with capturing scenes involving winnowing. Beyond agriculture, Japan embraced this method for cleaning tea or grain using fans, removing dust and debris meticulously. The Japanese dedication to perfection extended even further when sifting tea became an art form itself - delicately separating impurities through careful winnowing techniques. Throughout history, whether it be for sustenance or artistic expression, communities across continents have recognized the significance of winnowing. This timeless tradition continues to remind us of our connection to nature's cycles while honoring humanity's perseverance amidst adversity.