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The Winnowing Sheet, 1898 (oil on canvas)
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The Winnowing Sheet, 1898 (oil on canvas)
TW427219 The Winnowing Sheet, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 121.6x161.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Farm workers are throwing the threshed ears of corn up in the air to allow the light outer husks, known as chaff, to fly away (winnowing). Everyone is involved, from a young boy to an elderly woman. This shows the demands that harvest time made on the whole farming community. The picture reflects the trend in the 1890s to paint real working people in their everyday surroundings, with natural light effects; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23476448
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Barn Farmers Farmhand Farmhands Harvest Sheet
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The Winnowing Sheet, 1898
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by Ralph Hedley captures the essence of a bustling harvest time in the late 19th century. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, farm workers are depicted engaged in the age-old practice of winnowing - tossing threshed ears of corn into the air to separate the chaff from the grain. The painting showcases a diverse range of individuals, from a young boy to an elderly woman, highlighting how everyone within the farming community played their part during this crucial period. Hedley's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully portrays these real working people amidst their everyday surroundings. Natural light effects further enhance the authenticity and atmosphere of this scene. The artist's choice to depict such ordinary laborers reflects a growing trend in art during that era - capturing and celebrating the lives and struggles of common folk. Measuring at an impressive 121.6x161.7 cm, "The Winnowing Sheet" now resides in Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Laing Art Gallery, serving as a testament to both Hedley's talent and his dedication to portraying rural life with utmost realism. This piece transports viewers back in time, allowing them to witness firsthand the demands placed upon farmers during harvest season. From its depiction of hardworking men and women diligently tending to their tasks within a rustic barn setting, "The Winnowing Sheet" serves as a poignant reminder of our agricultural heritage and pays homage to those who tirelessly worked for our sustenance centuries
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