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Women workers in the war zone by H. L. Oakley
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Women workers in the war zone by H. L. Oakley
Silhouettes of French women workers made by Lieutenant (later Captain) H. L. Oakley in the area behind the firing line on the Western Front, where every inch of ground is made use of by the inhabitants. All the scenes depicted were actually witnessed, and the subjects form a contrast to the pictures of girls clad in male attire portrayed by English artists. Women do ALL the work on the farms in the absence of men. Date: 1917
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Agriculture Dairymaid Maid Milking Milkmaid Milkmaids Oakley Pigs Plough Ploughing Silhouettes Zone Dairying
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This evocative print by Lieutenant H.L. Oakley captures the resilient spirit of French women working the land in the war-torn region behind the Western Front during World War I. The silhouettes of these women, depicted against the backdrop of a rural landscape, offer a poignant contrast to the popular images of women in male attire produced by English artists during this period. In the absence of men, who were away fighting at the front, these women took on all the farming duties, ensuring the survival of their communities. The scenes depicted in this print are a testament to their hard work and determination. The women are shown plowing the fields with horses, hoeing the soil, milking cows in the dairy, and tending to pigs. Their labor-intensive tasks were essential for the continued productivity of the farms and the sustenance of the population. The image of women working the land in this way was not uncommon during the war years. The Great War disrupted traditional gender roles, and women stepped up to fill the void left by the absence of men. This print offers a glimpse into the daily life of these women, whose contributions to the war effort were often overlooked or undervalued. Lieutenant Oakley, who later became Captain Oakley, witnessed these scenes firsthand and captured them in this powerful and moving image. The print serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the women who worked the land during the war years and the vital role they played in the agricultural industry during this time.
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