Fields 1939

Prudence Heward's "Fields" captures a landscape with rolling hills and grazing cattle. The scene is marked by a profound symbolism related to our connection with nature. Here, the cattle, seemingly ordinary, are potent symbols linking us to ancient pastoral themes, echoing images of abundance and tranquility that have persisted through millennia. Think of the sacred cows in ancient Egypt, embodiments of nourishment and motherhood, or the pastoral scenes in classical art, celebrating a harmonious existence with nature. Even in contemporary times, the image of cattle grazing evokes notions of peace and simple, rural life. The persistence of such imagery reflects our deep-seated longing for a simpler world, a connection to the land that resonates on a subconscious level. Much like an archetype that surfaces repeatedly in dreams and myths, it embodies a collective desire for harmony, a psychological yearning for the pastoral, forever resurfacing in our art.