A click-to-enlarge version, of this cropped image, can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday).Franske landarbejdere i hulvej (click for Google translation, Bing had same) or French workers going to the Fields isn’t currently shown online by its current-location.At least, that’s where this (may have full image) currently says it is. This also lists a second current-location (couldn’t currently find it online there either).Shovels and pick axes don’t seem appropriate for the title; maybe 1879 was less advanced than I thought (figured horse drawn equipment was already doing that fieldwork). I’ve asked both current-locations about the title.If I get a reply, I’ll post it here. The artist’s Wikipedia page, list of paintings, and collection (more under Subcategories at each level).Seventh, of the 7 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (9 total).
Shovels and pick axes don’t seem appropriate for the title; maybe 1879 was less advanced than I thought (figured horse drawn equipment was already doing that fieldwork). I’ve asked both current-locations about the title
One of the reason’s I thought of Mcalpine’s men was his picture reminded me of the bog farmers trudging off to cut peat. It was reminiscent of my time in Ireland but I saw the same type of thing in France.They used the types of spades and picks seen in the painting .
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
Stop that damn whistling!
Bilan over 8 years ago
The janitorial crew coming to clean up after a Trump rally.
Knightman Premium Member over 8 years ago
Clean-up crew going the Senate and Congressional buildings to clean up the Stink created by the politicians!!!
J Short over 8 years ago
Morning after burning down Frankenstein Mansion.
StCleve72 over 8 years ago
Trump supporters finally realize that he loathes and disdains them and head for his next public appearance.
Al Nala over 8 years ago
Bern’s Boys headed for the Hillary speech.
Linguist over 8 years ago
As down the glen came McAlpine’s menWith their shovels slung behind them‘Twas in the pub they drank the subAnd up in the spike you’ll find them
They sweated blood and they washed down mudWith pints and quarts of beerAnd now we’re on the road againWith McAlpine’s fusiliers
From Mcalpine’s Fusiliers – Dominick Behan 1960
garcoa over 8 years ago
You said that you are going to build a wall and we are going to pay for it.. Well, we are going to build a wall too.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 8 years ago
Frustrated, the peasants walked slowly back from the the doctor’s castle when they discovered that no one thought to bring a pitchfork.
dwagon55 over 8 years ago
“Give me some men who are stout hearted men” – - – ala Nelson Eddy
blackman2732 over 8 years ago
“♪♫ I owe. I owe. So off to work I go …. ♫♪”
bambo827 over 8 years ago
The beginnings of the “We ain’t gonna tuck our shirts in” movement by the metrosexuals outside Cleveland.
mabrndt Premium Member over 8 years ago
A click-to-enlarge version, of this cropped image, can be found at Mr. Melcher’s blog entry (yesterday).Franske landarbejdere i hulvej (click for Google translation, Bing had same) or French workers going to the Fields isn’t currently shown online by its current-location.At least, that’s where this (may have full image) currently says it is. This also lists a second current-location (couldn’t currently find it online there either).Shovels and pick axes don’t seem appropriate for the title; maybe 1879 was less advanced than I thought (figured horse drawn equipment was already doing that fieldwork). I’ve asked both current-locations about the title.If I get a reply, I’ll post it here. The artist’s Wikipedia page, list of paintings, and collection (more under Subcategories at each level).Seventh, of the 7 works, by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (9 total).
PoodleGroomer over 8 years ago
Shovels and picks means clearing rocks and repairing fences.
Linguist over 8 years ago
Shovels and pick axes don’t seem appropriate for the title; maybe 1879 was less advanced than I thought (figured horse drawn equipment was already doing that fieldwork). I’ve asked both current-locations about the title
One of the reason’s I thought of Mcalpine’s men was his picture reminded me of the bog farmers trudging off to cut peat. It was reminiscent of my time in Ireland but I saw the same type of thing in France.They used the types of spades and picks seen in the painting .
Helen Ferrieux over 8 years ago
Grave-diggers (Picts, of course) pick up their picks and go to join the picket line…….(or something to that effect.)
Call me Ishmael over 8 years ago
“American Pickers” ..the early years. “American Shovelers” coming Fall ’16 season on PBS…
Call me Ishmael over 8 years ago
Maybe my job at Social Security wasn’t so bad…
cameron_scarlett over 8 years ago
The whole gang on their way to see that new gladiator flick!
mabrndt Premium Member about 8 years ago
http://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2016/11/15
has another work by this artist.