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The Scarecrow, by Joaquim Vayreda i Vila, oil, 1892

The Scarecrow

Joaquim Vayreda i Vila

1892

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

The Scarecrow is a 1892 oil by Joaquim Vayreda i Vila, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Joaquim Vayreda i Vila
When & what style?
1892 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a scarecrow in the distance. The scene is set in a field with trees on the left and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there's a dirt path and some plants. The colors are mostly greens and browns, with some yellow and orange in the trees. The overall mood is peaceful. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you can look up Joaquim Vayreda i Vila.

About the artist

Portrait of Joaquim Vayreda i Vila
Artist

Joaquim Vayreda i Vila

Joaquim Vayreda i Vila (23 May 1843 – 31 October 1894) was a Spanish landscape painter. He was originally influenced by the Barbizon school, but later became one of the founders of the Olot school.

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