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"Workhorse: The Land Rover Defender - A Faithful Servant in White Heat" As harvest time approaches, the Land Rover Defender emerges as the ultimate workhorse

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: French Village Street with Horses, 1885. Creator: Nils Kreuger

French Village Street with Horses, 1885. Creator: Nils Kreuger
French Village Street with Horses, 1885

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown

Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: The Noonday Rest, 1877. Creator: Peter Moran

The Noonday Rest, 1877. Creator: Peter Moran
The Noonday Rest, 1877

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: The Ploughman, 1886. Creator: Peter Moran

The Ploughman, 1886. Creator: Peter Moran
The Ploughman, 1886

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Building the avenue de l'Opera, in 1878, 1st and 2nd arrondissements, Paris, 1878. Creator: Unknown

Building the avenue de l'Opera, in 1878, 1st and 2nd arrondissements, Paris, 1878. Creator: Unknown
Building the avenue de l'Opera, in 1878, 1st and 2nd arrondissements, Paris, 1878

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: A carter drives his horse into the water for a drink, Konya

A carter drives his horse into the water for a drink, Konya
A carter drives his horse into the water for a drink on the shores of Lake Aksehir, Konya, Turkey Date: 1992

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Faithful Servants

Faithful Servants
This oil painting portrays an old farmer leading his white workhorse through a woodland path, pulling a large, but empty hay wagon. Date: circa 1923

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: White Heat

White Heat
An oil painting of a strong, white workhorse, led closely by a farmer, with another man trailing behind, by the agricultural equipment being dragged along. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Harvest Time

Harvest Time
An oil painting of a strong white workhorse, pulling an empty hay cart, ready for the harvest, with a farmer guiding him along. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Horse and Cart

Horse and Cart
An etching of a strong workhorse, pulling a cart over some rough terrain, at the edge of a woodland, with a farmer trailing behind. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Harvesters

Harvesters
An impasto oil painting depicting a strong, white workhorse, led by a farmer, pulling a wagon stacked with hay. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Horse in coalmine

Horse in coalmine
A horse in a coal mine, surrounded by coal miners. The horse is wearing traditional leather mining gear. Date: 1912

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Vertol H-21B Workhorse 53-4396

Vertol H-21B Workhorse 53-4396 (msn B.146) Date: circa 1990

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Printed Textile, c. 1938. Creator: Pearl Gibbo

Printed Textile, c. 1938. Creator: Pearl Gibbo
Printed Textile, c. 1938

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Leading the Barge Pony (w / c with pastel on paper)

Leading the Barge Pony (w / c with pastel on paper)
WAG423050 Leading the Barge Pony (w/c with pastel on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Ploughing with Horses (oil on canvas)

Ploughing with Horses (oil on canvas)
476846 Ploughing with Horses (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 38 x 50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ploying med hest. ); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Harnessed black horse (pencil & w / c on paper)

Harnessed black horse (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH23314 Harnessed black horse (pencil & w/c on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Carting Gravel (oil on canvas)

Carting Gravel (oil on canvas)
781779 Carting Gravel (oil on canvas) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900); 74.9x126 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; English

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Work Horse

Work Horse

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: 20083942

20083942
BULGARIA Sofia Tsar Osvoboditel Monument Monument of Liberation. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Tsar Osvoboditel Monument of Liberation

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: 20083941

20083941
BULGARIA Sofia Tsar Osvoboditel Monument Monument of Liberation. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Tsar Osvoboditel Monument of

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Short groom with tallest shire horse - 1

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 1
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Short groom with tallest shire horse - 2

Short groom with tallest shire horse - 2
4ft 6 inch groom and shire horse, Captain, a Robinson Brewery, Stockport, drey. Captain was said to be the tallest shire at that time. Date: circa 1969

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Piasecki UH-25 Retriever

Piasecki UH-25 Retriever Tandem Helicopter Date: 1950s

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Douglas A-20 Boston III -this American-built aircraft w

Douglas A-20 Boston III -this American-built aircraft was the workhorse of the RAFs fast bomber forces until the arrival of the DH Mosquito

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: HARVESTING CORN, 1940. Harvesting corn in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee

HARVESTING CORN, 1940. Harvesting corn in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: FARMING, 1940. A homesteader turning up pinto beans in Pie Town, New Mexico

FARMING, 1940. A homesteader turning up pinto beans in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Europe, Finland, Helsinki. Icebreakers in harbor. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross /

Europe, Finland, Helsinki. Icebreakers in harbor. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross /
Finland, Helsinki. Icebreakers in harbor. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Farmers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Farmers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: In the foreground a farmer uses a horse drawn harrow whilst behind you can see a

In the foreground a farmer uses a horse drawn harrow whilst behind you can see a farmer with a horse drawn Suntyne seed drill planting the new crop. 1939

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Rolling in oats, near Keston Church, Kent. 1937

Rolling in oats, near Keston Church, Kent. 1937

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Ploughing in snow on a field in Sevenoaks, Kent. 1937

Ploughing in snow on a field in Sevenoaks, Kent. 1937

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Farm workers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Farm workers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Cart horse in harness, side view

Cart horse in harness, side view

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Harnessed brown Horse (Equus caballus) with blinkers, side view

Harnessed brown Horse (Equus caballus) with blinkers, side view

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: Harnessed Brown Horse (Equus caballus) and cart, side view

Harnessed Brown Horse (Equus caballus) and cart, side view

Background imageWorkhorse Collection: NFS (London) Heavy Unit (Pump) in a street, WW2

NFS (London) Heavy Unit (Pump) in a street, WW2
A heavy unit, which was the workhorse of the National Fire Service throughout WW2. Built to a Home Office design and specification



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"Workhorse: The Land Rover Defender - A Faithful Servant in White Heat" As harvest time approaches, the Land Rover Defender emerges as the ultimate workhorse. Just like the trusty horse and cart of old, this iconic vehicle proves its worth in every task it undertakes. From aiding farmers during harvest season to transporting goods with ease, it embodies the spirit of hardworking harvesters. But the concept of a workhorse extends beyond land vehicles; even horses themselves have served as vital workers throughout history. Picture a horse laboring tirelessly in a coalmine or Vertol H-21B Workhorse 53-4396 soaring through the skies on rescue missions – true testaments to their unwavering dedication. In Pearl Gibbo's printed textile from 1938, we witness a carter driving his horse into water for a refreshing drink in Konya. This simple act showcases not only their physical strength but also their gentle nature and symbiotic relationship with humans. Artistic depictions further emphasize the significance of these noble creatures. In "Leading the Barge Pony, " captured with pastel on paper, we see how horses played an integral role in transportation along canals and rivers. Similarly, "Ploughing with Horses" immortalizes their contribution to agriculture through oil on canvas. Whether it be by land or water, horses and vehicles alike have been our reliable companions throughout history – embodying resilience and steadfastness that make them true workhorses. So next time you encounter one such faithful servant like the Land Rover Defender, take a moment to appreciate its tireless efforts that keep our world moving forward.