The Scarecrow
1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
The Scarecrow is a 1892 oil by Joaquim Vayreda i Vila, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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.
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.
See the richer artist page