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Hop Pickers Returning, 1883 (oil on canvas)
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Hop Pickers Returning, 1883 (oil on canvas)
HNT167612 Hop Pickers Returning, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Mann, Alexander (1853-1908); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23160806
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Apron Dusk Harvest Harvesting Picker Picking Realist Straw Hat Tired Track Twilight Umbrella
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Hop Pickers Returning, 1883
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is a captivating oil painting by Alexander Mann that beautifully captures the essence of rural life in Victorian Scotland. In this realistic depiction, tired and apron-clad female hop pickers are seen making their way back home after a long day of harvesting. The setting is at twilight, as dusk begins to settle over the fields. The women's weariness is evident in their posture and slow pace along the worn path. Each carries her own straw hat and umbrella, shielding herself from the fading light. The artist skillfully portrays the exhaustion on their faces, reflecting both physical exertion and perhaps also a sense of satisfaction for a hard day's work. Mann's attention to detail shines through in his meticulous rendering of the surrounding landscape - lush green fields stretching into the distance under an expansive sky. This painting not only showcases the laborious nature of hop picking but also highlights the beauty found within these humble tasks. Displayed at The Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery at University of Glasgow, "Hop Pickers Returning" serves as a poignant reminder of Scotland's agricultural heritage and provides insight into daily life during this era. It invites viewers to reflect upon the dedication and resilience exhibited by workers who played vital roles in sustaining local economies.
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