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Harvest. Woodcut of man harvesting wheat with scythe
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Harvest. Woodcut of man harvesting wheat with scythe
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© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Harvest Harvesting Scythe Wheat Woodcut
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This stunning woodcut print, titled "Harvest," captures the essence of the autumn season with its depiction of a man diligently harvesting wheat using a traditional scythe. The intricate details of the image reveal the artist's mastery of the woodcut technique, with the undulating lines of the wheat fields and the textured grain of the wood adding depth and dimension to the scene. The man in the print is shown in the midst of his labor, his focused expression and bent posture conveying the physical demands of the harvest. He wears a simple tunic and a broad-brimmed hat, shielding him from the sun as he moves through the golden fields. In the background, the setting sun casts a warm glow over the landscape, signaling the end of the growing season and the approach of winter. The woodcut medium, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, allowed artists to create intricate and detailed prints using a single block of wood. The process involved carving the design into the wood, inking it, and then pressing paper onto the inked surface to transfer the image. The result was a beautiful and intricate print, like the one you see here. This print is a reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of the past, and the connection between the land, the seasons, and the people who work it. It is a timeless image that continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the simple pleasures of rural life and the beauty of the natural world.
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