The Gleaners, LeBlond Oval Print
The Gleaners
Le Blond No. 79
Harvest gleaners rest by the roadside after gathering what remains in the fields.
From The LeBlond Book by C. T. Courtney Lewis, 1920, page 96
95. The Gleaners. Le Blond, No. 79.
Those we see availing themselves of the benevolent custom of the country, based on the Mosaic Law, to ‘leave to the poor the gleanings of the harvest,’ are seen resting by the roadside after their labours. One is nursing her baby, the others are carrying their garnered ears. In the distance is the cornfield, with three figures in it, one of whom is reaping with a hand-sickle. The trees are showing their first autumn tints.
Those we see availing themselves of the benevolent custom of the country, based on the Mosaic Law, to ‘leave to the poor the gleanings of the harvest,’ are seen resting by the roadside after their labours. One is nursing her baby, the others are carrying their garnered ears. In the distance is the cornfield, with three figures in it, one of whom is reaping with a hand-sickle. The trees are showing their first autumn tints.
Size, width 6 ¾ inches. Length 5 ¼ inches. M.R. £1 15s.
The print is signed on the bottom centre.
