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Sheep near a cottage in West Rutland, Vermont, 1880s.
Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration
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Media ID 5885985
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1880s Animal Country Side Domestic Animal Dwelling Farm Fence Field Herd House Live Stock New England Pasture Rural Sheep Spring Vermont Rutland Spring Time
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the serene countryside of West Rutland, Vermont in the 1880s. The hand-colored engraving beautifully captures a picturesque scene featuring a charming cottage nestled amidst lush fields and rolling hills. As we gaze upon this vintage artwork, our eyes are immediately drawn to a herd of sheep peacefully grazing near the cottage's white picket fence. The illustration transports us to a simpler time when rural life was at its finest. The vibrant colors evoke feelings of springtime, with blossoming flowers dotting the landscape and adding an extra touch of beauty to the scene. It is as if we can almost feel the gentle breeze rustling through the sheep's woolly coats. This historic image not only showcases the idyllic charm of New England but also highlights America's rich agricultural heritage. Sheep were an integral part of farming during this era, providing wool for clothing and meat for sustenance. As we admire this piece of art from North Wind Picture Archives, it serves as a reminder that history has its own unique way of capturing moments frozen in time. This enchanting glimpse into 19th-century rural life invites us to appreciate both nature's tranquility and mankind's harmonious coexistence with domestic animals on these pastoral lands
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