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The Harvesters (August / September), 1565 (oil on panel)
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The Harvesters (August / September), 1565 (oil on panel)
3106602 The Harvesters (August/September), 1565 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 118x161 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: One of a series of months of the year); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 18258521
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August Barley Corn Country Life Flemish Harvest Harvesting Manual Labour Month Months Netherlandish Peasants Rest Scythe September Sheaves Wheat Northern Renaissance
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This stunning print captures Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece, "The Harvesters (August/September), 1565". The painting depicts a vibrant scene of rural life during the Northern Renaissance in the Netherlands. Measuring 118x161 cm, this oil on panel artwork is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Bruegel skillfully portrays the essence of August and September through his meticulous attention to detail. In this landscape, men and women toil diligently in golden fields, harvesting sheaves of barley and wheat. The peasants' manual labor symbolizes their connection to nature and their vital role in sustaining society. The composition exudes a sense of tranquility as some workers take a well-deserved break from their arduous tasks. They gather together for a simple meal amidst bountiful crops, emphasizing the importance of communal bonds within agricultural communities. Through his masterful use of color and light, Bruegel transports us back to an era where seasons dictated daily life. This remarkable piece not only showcases Dutch countryside scenery but also highlights themes such as hard work, sustenance, and the cyclical nature of time. As we admire this extraordinary painting captured by www. bridgemanimages. com, we are reminded that art has an incredible power to transport us across centuries while celebrating humanity's enduring connection with nature and our collective history.
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