Footing the turf
Oil on box canvas 51 × 76cms Sold into private collection
Limited Giclee framed print SOLD OUT
It's an ancient practice found across the western Isles of Britain and the north and far West of Ireland.
Peat collecting - known as turf - is practised by families across the land. It's back breaking and time consuming, and with its links to carbon capture it can be Controversial.
The solution these days is to be for personal use in heating traditional homes. The aroma of the turf is sweet and homely.
Maybe this is a painting of a tradition in its swansong days?
Footing the turf
Oil on box canvas 51 × 76cms Sold into private collection
Limited Giclee framed print SOLD OUT
It's an ancient practice found across the western Isles of Britain and the north and far West of Ireland.
Peat collecting - known as turf - is practised by families across the land. It's back breaking and time consuming, and with its links to carbon capture it can be Controversial.
The solution these days is to be for personal use in heating traditional homes. The aroma of the turf is sweet and homely.
Maybe this is a painting of a tradition in its swansong days?
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