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<h2>The meaning behind the words</h2> Although the words “reap,” “thresh,” and “harvest” are often used synonymously today, important distinctions define their use in period literature

Golden age of threshing Once in a while I’ll spot something on Ebay that has special relevance to my musings on agrarian art, and when

Through arrangements with the US Department of Agriculture made possible by my friend and fellow historian Alex McGregor of Colfax’s The McGregor Company, I was

Gleaning in Medieval Art A few years ago my longtime Tri-City photographer friend, John Clement, and I found ourselves in the pleasant Hessian village of

Early Depictions of Gleaners There is much interest these days in “back to the land” efforts to reconnect folks with country life. It is encouraging

The pantheon of eminent national artists and authors There is risk in discussing times and trends in art since masters in any age may not

Literature of The Land In the wake of industrialization and associated currents of social change, the farm novel appeared in the eighteenth century as a

Have you ever seen a McCormick reaper? I couldn’t help but smile at the special childhood memory brought to mind recently when local historian Manton

Aesthetic understanding through agrarian art and literature remains an essential discipline. Many folks will recognize the colorful flowing Great Depression farm art of Thomas Hart

Bill Murray credits Jules Breton for helping his depression! On a recent train trip through Chicago, I found myself with a couple extra hours between

What contributed to the validity of agrarian landscapes in art? On numerous occasions in recent months I’ve been reminded how by the names of notable