Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > France > Related Images

A woman of the Auvergne collecting walnuts

A woman of the Auvergne collecting walnuts


Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

A woman of the Auvergne collecting walnuts

A woman of the Auvergne region of France loading a wickerwork pannier backpack with the walnuts she has been collecting in her straw basket Date: 1910

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 7212119

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10418383

Apron Auvergne Collecting Collects Crop Growing Pannier Region Straw Walnut Walnuts Wicker Wickerwork


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of rural life in the Auvergne region of France during the early 20th century. A woman, dressed in traditional attire, stands before a laden walnut tree, her straw basket brimming with freshly picked nuts. Her apron, adorned with intricate embroidery, adds a touch of elegance to her simple yet practical outfit. With a determined expression on her face, she carefully transfers the walnuts from her basket to a wickerwork pannier backpack, its sturdy construction a testament to the region's rich craftsmanship. The Auvergne region, located in central France, is renowned for its walnut cultivation. The trees, with their distinctive large, green leaves and glossy brown nuts, stretch towards the sky, their branches heavy with the ripe harvest. The woman's dedication and hard work are evident as she continues to collect the nuts, her focus unwavering as she fills her pannier. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when life was more closely connected to the land and the changing seasons. The woman's quiet strength and determination embody the spirit of the Auvergne region and the resilience of its people. The intricate wickerwork of the pannier, the simple yet beautiful embroidery on her apron, and the abundant walnut trees all serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this region in France.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Olney Pancake Race
Olney Pancake Race
Mother Tucking Son In
Mother Tucking Son In
Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
Childrens Christmas party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Childrens Christmas party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
[Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket], late 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Peasant Woman with Winnowing Basket], late 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Susi - with girl, mixing bowl and kitten
Susi - with girl, mixing bowl and kitten
Air Stewardess 1960
Air Stewardess 1960
York City FC football team 1936
York City FC football team 1936
Three women standing by a harbour
Three women standing by a harbour
Male and female models in Christmas morning scene
Male and female models in Christmas morning scene
Advertisement for Nescafe
Advertisement for Nescafe
York City - 1935 / 6
York City - 1935 / 6

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed