Sujet

Return from Labour, by W. Fyfe, in the Scottish Gallery, Pall-Mall, 1871. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Return from Labour, by W. Fyfe, in the Scottish Gallery, Pall-Mall, 1871. Engraving of a painting. 'The artist has agreeably expressed the sentiments of contented and grateful repose, of tranquil satisfaction with the honest labours of the declining day, and the serene assurance of family affection. "Tis eve! our work is done!" must be a soothing and comforting reflection...And the evening rest is sure to come...Such a thought may be traced on the serious face of the man, a worthy example of the Lowland Scottish peasantry, who leads home these young persons to their supper and bed...He shoulders, like a weapon of brave fight, the digging-fork with which he conquers the stubborn field. The young woman, the grown girl, and the little sister, with their baskets emptied of the food they brought out in the morning..., sweetened by healthy toil and by the fresh air they breathe, are the best consolers of whatever hardship and care there may be in his estimable life. The merry boy, too, now driving the mother's baby home in a wheelbarrow, after helping the father during twelve hours of diligent work on the farm, should be a credit and a comfort to his parents...So on the peasant will go in safety, with "his spades, his mattocks, and his hoes".' From "Illustrated London News", 1871.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM24A61_155

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

50,5Mo (5,8Mo) / 42,0cm x 30,2cm / 4957 x 3562 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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