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1897
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1897
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a grassy field with tall green trees in the background. The sky is partly cloudy, with soft white and gray clouds. In the foreground, there’s a red-brown pile of hay or cloth lying on the grass, and a few small birds are scattered around. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a natural, lived-in feel. The colors are mostly green, yellow, and earthy browns, with a few touches of blue in the sky. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.