Horse-drawn plough, land girl 1944

"Horse-drawn Plough, Land Girl" (1944) by Laura Knight captures a powerful scene of wartime agricultural labor. A woman in a red scarf adjusts a horse-drawn plough while two horses stand patiently. Knight's bold brushstrokes and vivid colors create a sense of urgency and strength in the scene, highlighting the vital role women played in the British war effort. The work reflects Knight's ongoing commitment to depicting the lives of ordinary people, particularly women, during a time of immense change and hardship.