Peasants Collection

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). Creator: Abram Arkhipov
Paying a Visit, 1915, (1939). A group of village women in brightly-coloured clothes and scarves, chatting in a sunlit room

The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

The Angelus, 1857-1859. Artist: Jean Francois Millet
The Angelus, 1857-1859. A man and woman working in a potato field pause for prayer when they hear the bell rung in the church in the right background

Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Circle Dance, 1910. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Bulgarian Peasants Dance
Bulgarian peasants perform a traditional dance before village elders and interested tourists

Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Rural scene in the west of Ireland: a woman on a horse stops to chat to a man leaning on a low wall

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Landscape by Thomas Gainsborough
An extensive wooded landscape with peasants on a path, a horse at a ford, a cottage beyond, by Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727-1788)

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)
7200710 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman)

Peasants dancing round linden tree (full page). Illustration from Hieronymus Bock, Kreuterbuch. Date: 1560

French Boules Players
Four French peasants in sabots and a barefoot boy judge the skill of the players in a game on a bumpy grassy field. Date: early 20th century

Women from Lublin, Poland
Village peasant women from Lublin, Poland Date: circa 1910s

A Cottage at Freshwater Gate, 1891 (w/c on paper)
MAN277401 A Cottage at Freshwater Gate, 1891 (w/c on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 30x39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving)
7186067 Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veneration of Demeter (Ceres)

The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Peasants treated with Drink at the Russian Consulate, Sofia
1624740 The Russian Agents in Bulgaria, Peasants treated with Drink at the Russian Consulate, Sofia, during the Elections (engraving) by Schonberg

Young peasant woman in a wood, Finland. Date: 1922

Peasants dancing for Rain, Bulgaria (engraving)
1037858 Peasants dancing for Rain, Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants dancing for Rain, Bulgaria)

Bulgarian Collakia and planter of Balga near Salonika (engraving)
958006 Bulgarian Collakia and planter of Balga near Salonika (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulgarian Collakia and planter of Balga near Salonika)

Orthodox priest blessing the soil, Russia. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Peasant dance to the Dukes (Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia and Albert). 1623. Oil on canvas. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Sick husband a painting by vasily maximov, 1881

Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse
The two elder daughters of Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and Grand Duke Ludwig (Louis) of Hesse. On the left is Princess Victoria (1863-1950)

Battle of Hemmingstedt
When the peasants of Dithmarschen set up an independent republic, they are attacked by the dukes, but repel them at the battle of Hemmingstedt

A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn
Artist: Lingelbach, Johannes - Title: A Village Festival, Peasants Merrymaking Outside an Inn - Date: early 1650s - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 87.6 x 120.6

Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR231251 Gleaners at Chambaudoin, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Hedouin, Pierre Edmond Alexandre (1820-89); Musee Municipal, Villefranche-sur-Saone

Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2970287 Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 100.5x110.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Man broadcasting seed in a field against a sun low on the horizon. Painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

A Capriccio of the Roman Forum, 1741 (oil on canvas)
3366978 A Capriccio of the Roman Forum, 1741 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 170.8x217.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; Italian

Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Woman with a Rake, 1928-1932. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
Woman with a Rake, 1928-1932. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Rent Day, c1584-1638. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Rent Day, c1584-1638. From the Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire

The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. The opening of a kermesse (village fair), with a traditional dance performed by two couples. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Jolly Grape Pickers
A grinning group of grape pickers pose for the camera in a vineyard in Champagne, France. Date: early 1930s

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Spring (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Spring (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Autumn (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Autumn (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Interior of a Dorsetshire Labourers Cottage
Interior view of a peasants cottage in Dorset in 1846, accompanying an article reporting on the poverty and squalor of some villages in the county

The National Dance of Croatia
The Kolo or Vrlika - the National Dance of Croatia, being performed by two peasants in full traditional costume. Date: 1938

Peasants Revolt / Germany
The peasants rise up and revolt for the abolition of feudal dues, serfdom and tithes

The Movings, 1822. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
The Movings, 1822

Grape harvest for Tokay in Hungary (chromolitho)
735833 Grape harvest for Tokay in Hungary (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape harvest for Tokay in Hungary)

Exodus of a people: the Serbian army protecting a column of peasants fleeing to Albania, World War I
6000376 Exodus of a people: the Serbian army protecting a column of peasants fleeing to Albania, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Widecombe Fair (colour litho)
3094380 Widecombe Fair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widecombe Fair. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

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"Capturing the Essence of Peasants: A Glimpse into their Lives through Art" In the world of art, they have long been a subject of fascination for many renowned artists. From Jean Francois Millet's iconic painting "The Angelus" to Abram Arkhipov's poignant piece "Paying a Visit, " these masterpieces offer us a window into the daily lives and struggles of those who toiled on the land. Millet's "The Angelus, 1857-1859" transports us to a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants pause their work upon hearing the distant church bell tolling for prayer. The solemnity and devotion depicted in this scene evoke a sense of reverence towards their faith amidst their arduous labor. Similarly, Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's "Galway Gossips" captures an intimate moment among villagers engaged in animated conversation. Their weathered faces tell tales of hardship and resilience while reminding us that even amidst struggle, human connection remains vital. Vera Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" symbolizes unity and collective spirit within Soviet society. This powerful image showcases the strength and determination found within peasant communities during times of immense change. Moving beyond Europe, Thomas Gainsborough's landscape paintings transport us to idyllic rural settings where peasants worked harmoniously with nature. These serene scenes remind us of the simplicity and beauty found in everyday life. Franz von Stuck’s “Circle Dance” takes us back to vibrant celebrations where peasants come together in joyous revelry around linden trees or village squares. Their lively movements reflect both cultural traditions passed down through generations and moments of respite from hard work. Jan Brueghel the Elder’s Flemish masterpiece portrays peasants engaging in various activities – farming, fishing, or simply enjoying each other’s company. Through his intricate details, he highlights not only their physical labor but also their humanity and interconnectedness.