1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Last Load of Wheat is a 1896 oil by Jules Jacques Veyrassat, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting shows a rural scene with a large stack of hay on a wagon, pulled by two horses. A woman sits atop the hay, holding a sheaf of wheat in the air. Several people are walking alongside the wagon, including a man holding a scythe and a woman carrying a bundle of wheat. The sky is cloudy and gray, and the overall mood is one of hard work and harvest. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures of the hay, the horses' coats, and the clothing of the people. The use of muted colors adds to the sense of rustic simplicity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jules Jacques Veyrassat.
Jules Jacques Veyrassat (12 April 1828, Paris – 2 July 1893, Paris) was a French painter and etcher; associated with the Barbizon school. Most of his works feature animals.
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