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Man Threshing Wheat, 1853. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
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Man Threshing Wheat, 1853. Creator: Jacques-Adrien Lavieille
Man Threshing Wheat, 1853
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Agricultural Implement Agricultural Workers Farm Farm Workers Farmhands Flail Jacques Adrien Jacques Adrien Lavieille Jean Francois Jean Francois Millet Jf Millet Lavieille Lavieille Jacques Adrien Millet Millet Jean Francois Peasant Sheaves Stook Stooks Threshing Wheat Wheat Stack Wheatsheaf Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Flailing
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In this print titled "Man Threshing Wheat, 1853" we are transported back to the 19th century French countryside. The image, created by Jacques-Adrien Lavieille, beautifully captures the essence of rural life during that time. Agriculture was at the heart of this era, and Lavieille's work pays homage to the hardworking farm laborers who played a vital role in sustaining their communities. In this particular scene, a lone man is seen diligently threshing wheat using a flail, an agricultural implement commonly used during that period. The simplicity of the setting adds to its charm - vast fields stretch into the distance while sheaves of wheat stack up nearby. The man's weathered face tells tales of countless hours spent working under the sun, embodying both strength and resilience. Lavieille's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this woodcut masterpiece. From capturing each stroke as the flail strikes against the grain to highlighting every wrinkle on the farmer's brow, he brings life to his subject matter with remarkable precision. This print serves as a powerful reminder of our rich agricultural heritage and invites us to reflect upon our connection with nature and those who tirelessly worked on these lands before us. It stands as a testament not only to Lavieille's artistic prowess but also honors Jean Francois Millet’s influence on rural artistry during that era. Displayed proudly in museums worldwide like The Met Museum (not affiliated
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