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Ploughing a076208
A field in Hertfordshire, being ploughed by a man on a tractor. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1959
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1338892
© Historic England
Arable Farming Field Rural Tractor
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Ploughing a076208" print from the Media Storehouse's Historic England collection. This evocative image, captured by renowned photographer John Gay between 1950 and 1959, transports us back in time to a picturesque Hertfordshire field. Witness the scene of a man skillfully ploughing the land with a tractor, as the golden fields stretch out before him. This timeless photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of England. Add this stunning print to your home or office decor and let the story of the land unfold.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ploughing" by John Gay, captures the essence of rural life in Hertfordshire during the mid-twentieth century. The image depicts a lone figure in workman's clothes, intently focused on the task at hand as he expertly maneuvers a powerful tractor through a vast, golden arable field. The tractor, with its distinctive red and grey paintwork, churns up the earth, turning it over to prepare it for the planting of new crops. The field stretches out before him, a seemingly endless expanse of ripe grain, punctuated only by the occasional hedgerow or solitary tree. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. The quiet, pastoral setting is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmer, who, with the aid of modern technology, continues the age-old tradition of cultivating the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the passage of the seasons shaped the daily lives of those who worked the land.
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