Seed Time
1855
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a sunny farm scene with people ploughing and sowing seeds. The painting shows what farm work looked like in the 1800s. It's interesting because it was made to go with another painting that shows the harvest, so they tell a story together. Check out the technique of glazing to learn more about how the artist created this warm and sunny scene.
