The Good Harvest of 1854
1854
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy field at harvest time. Golden wheat fills the scene. Two people work in the distance. A big sheaf of corn sits in the foreground. It’s a small, careful study. Collins painted it bright and detailed. He copied the Pre-Raphaelites’ style. The corn stands for bread. Ivy hints at wine and holy rituals. Its colors feel warm and close. Look at the tiny highlights on each stalk. See how the light catches the leaves. Try checking out Collins, Charles Allston next.
