Work on the Land Drilling by William Rothenstein
William Rothenstein's meditative composition celebrates the quiet heroism of Britain's agricultural heartland. Three powerful shire horses draw a seed drill across fertile soil whilst the countryside unfolds in subtle layers behind, a testament to the labour that sustained the nation when mechanised warfare dominated headlines.
Where other Great War artists depicted factories and modern industry, Rothenstein chose to honour timeless farming traditions, recognising that victory required both steel and soil. His restrained style elevates the ordinary into the monumental, transforming a day's work into an act of national purpose.
- This 1917 government commission reveals how Britain understood its Home Front struggle: not merely as industrial might, but as the enduring bond between land, labour, and survival. A print that speaks to those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and the dignity of work.
- This original print, part of the Efforts and Ideals series limited edition of lithographic prints, has agreement to be sold to raise funds for IWM's collection Art department and more copies have been retained in our storage.
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Work on the Land Drilling by William Rothenstein
William Rothenstein's meditative composition celebrates the quiet heroism of Britain's agricultural heartland. Three powerful shire horses draw a seed drill across fertile soil whilst the countryside unfolds in subtle layers behind, a testament to the labour that sustained the nation when mechanised warfare dominated headlines.
Where other Great War artists depicted factories and modern industry, Rothenstein chose to honour timeless farming traditions, recognising that victory required both steel and soil. His restrained style elevates the ordinary into the monumental, transforming a day's work into an act of national purpose.
- This 1917 government commission reveals how Britain understood its Home Front struggle: not merely as industrial might, but as the enduring bond between land, labour, and survival. A print that speaks to those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and the dignity of work.
- This original print, part of the Efforts and Ideals series limited edition of lithographic prints, has agreement to be sold to raise funds for IWM's collection Art department and more copies have been retained in our storage.
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William Rothenstein's meditative composition celebrates the quiet heroism of Britain's agricultural heartland. Three powerful shire horses draw a seed drill across fertile soil whilst the countryside unfolds in subtle layers behind, a testament to the labour that sustained the nation when mechanised warfare dominated headlines.
Where other Great War artists depicted factories and modern industry, Rothenstein chose to honour timeless farming traditions, recognising that victory required both steel and soil. His restrained style elevates the ordinary into the monumental, transforming a day's work into an act of national purpose.
- This 1917 government commission reveals how Britain understood its Home Front struggle: not merely as industrial might, but as the enduring bond between land, labour, and survival. A print that speaks to those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and the dignity of work.
- This original print, part of the Efforts and Ideals series limited edition of lithographic prints, has agreement to be sold to raise funds for IWM's collection Art department and more copies have been retained in our storage.
