Spain. Northern peasants. Colored engraving

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Spain. Northern peasants. Colored engraving

Spain. Northern peasants. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 19th century. Colored

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Agricultural Agriculturalist Agriculture Agriculturist Apron Barefoot Chicken Countrywoman Dressing Economy Explotation Farmer Farmhand Farmland Farmworker Fence Fowl Garb Geography Headscarf Mount Mountainous Peasant Smallholding Villager

EDITORS COMMENTS
This colored engraving, titled 'Spain. Northern Peasants,' is an evocative snapshot of rural life in Spain during the 19th century. The image transports us back in time to the mountainous northern regions of the country, where agriculture was the backbone of the local economy. In the foreground, a mother and her young son are shown working diligently on their smallholding. The mother, dressed in traditional garb, wears a headscarf and an apron, while the boy goes barefoot and is clad only in a simple tunic. They are tending to their farmland, which is dotted with fences and small plots, each one carefully cultivated to maximize productivity. A cart filled with fresh produce sits nearby, while a chicken pecks at the ground, and a goose stands guard. In the background, a farmer and a farmhand are seen working in the fields, their hats shielding them from the sun. The rugged terrain of the mountains looms in the distance, a reminder of the challenging yet beautiful natural environment that shaped the lives of these hardworking peasants. This engraving offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the agriculturalists and farmworkers who toiled on the land, providing sustenance for their families and contributing to the broader Spanish economy. It is a poignant reminder of the rich history and cultural traditions that continue to shape the rural landscapes of Spain to this day.

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