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Driving two horses down a snowy lane
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Driving two horses down a snowy lane
A farmer sits side-saddle as he rides/drives two working carthorses down a country lane in the middle of winter. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith
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A Winter's Journey: A Farmer and His Carthorses Plodding Down a Snow-Covered Lane In this evocative watercolor painting by Malcolm Greensmith, we are transported back in time to a rural winter scene. The artist masterfully captures the essence of a bygone era, as a farmer, bundled up against the cold, rides side-saddle on one horse while driving the other with reins and chains. The horses, likely Shire breeds, trot along the snow-covered lane, their hooves leaving distinct marks in the pristine white track. The farmer wears a leather cap and a pipe clenched between his teeth, his expression focused and determined as he navigates the wintery conditions. A dog, perhaps a retriever, accompanies him, its ears pricked and eyes alarmed at the sight of the pheasant that has taken flight, startled by the horses' approach. The farmer's cart, with its worn wooden wheels and iron tyres, follows behind, the marks of the horses' harnesses still visible on the side. The scene exudes a sense of history and tradition, as the farmer goes about his daily tasks in the countryside. The painting's muted colors and intricate details bring the wintery landscape to life, from the frozen puddles to the bare trees and the distant hills. This image is a testament to the resilience and hardiness of rural life, and the enduring bond between man and his working animals.
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