Villager Collection (#18)

IRELAND: KILDARE, 1870. Cottagers at Kildare. Wood engraving, English, 1870

BATTLE OF SEMPACH. Villagers of the Swiss Confederation at prayer before their victory over the Austrians at the Battle of Sempach on 9 July 1386

RUSSIA: VILLAGE FESTIVAL. A festival in a Russian village. Wood engraving, 19th century

AFRICA: KHOIKHOI. Members of the Khoikhoi ( Hottentot ) tribe at an elephant feast. Wood engraving, 19th century

SOUTH AFRICA: WARRIORS. Kaffir warriors returning victorious from battle. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Edouard Riou

Romanian Woman by a village gate
A House in the Country. Romanian Woman by a village gate Date: 1902

West Africa, Sierra Leone - Spinning Cotton Date: circa 1910s

Sierra Leone - Separating the seed from the cotton
Sierra Leone, West Africa - Separating the seed from the cotton Date: circa 1910s

Sierra Leone, West Africa - A Cotton Weaver
Sierra Leone, West Africa - Cotton Weaver at work in the open air. On wet days, the weaving is done in a Barri or working shed. Date: circa 1910s

Village Vicar not tempted with the offer of a pint of mild
The Vicar is not tempted with the offer of a pint of mild from a village Yokel. A card from the Weather Reports series, entitled " Genial and Mild". Date: 1907

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Cotton Weaver at work in the open air. On wet days, the weaving is done in a Barri or working shed. Date: circa 1910s

Village near Haiphong, Tonkin, Vietnam
Veitnamese Village near Hai Phong, Tonkin, Vietnam Date: circa 1900

Durani Villager with gun, Afghanistan
A Dooraunee Villager with his Arms. An Afghan man wearing a long cloak and carrying a firearm with a long bayonet. 1815

Pygmy woman with child, washing hands at waterhole, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Pygmy child, standing in village, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Village charity shop, Audlem, Cheshire, England, august

Domestic Cattle, Zebu (Bos indicus) bull, with man holding onto hump during Jallikattu or Taming the Bull ancient village sport, during Pongal harvest festival celebrations, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Man clearing snow, Braemar, Scotland
Man clearing snow from a road after heavy snowfall. Photographed in Braemar, Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in January

Cartiers visit to Hochelaga, 1535
Cartiers visit to Hochelaga. 16th century artwork of the visit by the French explorer Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) to the Native American fortified village of Hochelaga (beaver lake) in October 1535

Himba kraal, Namibia. Aerial photograph of a kraal (livestock enclosure) of the Himba people of northern Namibia. The Himba are pastoral and nomadic, tending herds of goats and cattle

An aerial view of villagers congregating in the village square of a remote mountain village in Morobe Province
EL-1923 An aerial view of villagers congregating in the village square of a remote mountain village in Morobe Province Papua New Guinea

Singhalese Villager - Sri Lanka
A young man from a Singahlese Village in Sri Lanka poses for a photograph amid some banana plants, holding a seriously lethal-looking cleaver!

A British doctor attending to a Macedonian villager
A British Army Doctor assisting a woman with minor injuries. The photograph shows British troops on friendly terms with the Macedonian villagers

Villager walking across rice terraces typical of Ifugao culture, Aguid, near Sagada, Cordillera, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rimsky, Snow Maiden 4
( Snegurochka ) A villager of Tsar Berendeys village

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"Embracing Culture and Tradition: The Vibrant Life of a Villager" Step into the world of villagers, where art, daily routines, and community intertwine to create a tapestry of rich experiences. From "The Wedding Dance" capturing the joyous celebration in an oil painting to witnessing Ugandan children fetching water in Masindi, Uganda, Africa - these snapshots offer glimpses into the diverse lives led by those residing in villages across the globe. In "Buffoons in a Village, " artist Francois Nicolas Riss brings humor and satire to village life through his 1857 masterpiece. Meanwhile, William Henry Bartlett's steel engraving showcases the picturesque coastal village of Ballybunion on the mouth of the river Shannon in County Kerry, Ireland - reminding us that beauty can be found even in remote corners. Amidst simplicity lies profound contentment as depicted in works like "Simple Life" or "Old Willie - The Village Worthy. " These paintings capture moments frozen in time; they remind us that happiness can be found within close-knit communities and cherished traditions. Traveling further east to India reveals rural life at its finest with images such as "A Farmer with His Bullock Cart. " Here we witness how villagers rely on age-old practices for their livelihoods while fostering a deep connection with nature. Similarly, cowherders find solace and amusement during their pastimes captured beautifully on canvas. Venturing into West Africa takes us to Thies, Senegal - home to a vibrant handmade basket shop. This bustling hub showcases not only craftsmanship but also highlights how local businesses sustain village economies while preserving cultural heritage. Lastly, journey back through time to Belgian Congo's Lake Ntomba village of Ikoko circa 1930s. Experience firsthand the rhythmic beats resonating from "The Drums of Africa, " serving as both entertainment and an integral part of communal gatherings.