Gentleman talking to farmers with produce, c. 1800
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Gentleman talking to farmers with produce, c. 1800
A gentleman stops two farmers with baskets of produce on a donkey presumably on their way to market, c. 1800 Date: C.1800
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1790s 1800 1800s 1810s Apr17 Baskets Classes Distinction Distinctions Donkey Farmer Farmers Gentleman Good Laden Lower Produce Upper
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C.1800: A Gentleman's Inter interest in the Harvest - A charming image from the 1790s or 1800s captures a moment of connection between two farmers and a well-dressed gentleman, as they pause their journey to market with their laden baskets atop a donkey. The farmers, their faces weathered and lined with the hard work of the land, exchange words with the gentleman, who, with a top hat in hand and a gentle smile, appears genuinely interested in their produce. This scene offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of rural Britain during this period, where the distinction between the upper and lower classes was becoming more pronounced yet interaction and exchange between them were still common. The farmers, representing the laboring class, would bring their produce to market to sell and provide for their families, while the gentleman, a member of the upper class, would likely be making a leisurely visit to the countryside. Despite the clear social divide, this image suggests a moment of mutual respect and understanding between the two groups, as they come together over the shared bounty of the harvest.
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