Book illustration -- August
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Book illustration -- August
Book illustration -- August, with stooks in a cornfield. Date: circa 1880
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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Agriculture Corn Cornfield Harvest Haystack Months Phenomena Season Seasons Stook Stooks
August
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Captivating Illustration of the Harvest Season in the Late Victorian Era (Circa 1880) Step back in time with this enchanting book illustration, titled "August," which captures the essence of the harvest season in the late Victorian era, around the year 1880. The scene unfolds in a lush, golden cornfield, where the sun casts a warm, golden glow over the ripened crops. The air is thick with the sweet scent of summer, and the sounds of nature fill the tranquil countryside. At the heart of the illustration, a row of stooks stands proudly, their neatly stacked sheaves of corn reaching for the clear, blue sky. The stooks, a traditional method of harvesting and drying corn, are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmers who tended to the land. Surrounding the stooks, wildflowers bloom in abundance, adding a splash of color to the otherwise monochromatic landscape. The illustration is a beautiful representation of the natural phenomena that mark the changing of the seasons. August, the eighth month of the year, is a time of abundance and bounty, when the fruits of the earth are ripe for the picking. This illustration encapsulates the essence of the season, inviting us to revel in the simple pleasures of rural life and the beauty of the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this illustration transport us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the beauty of the seasons was celebrated in every aspect of daily life. Whether you're an art lover, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, this illustration is sure to inspire wonder and delight.
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