Plain with a Working Farmer

About this work

This painting shows a farmer working in a field. The farmer is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, and is holding a tool in his hand. The field is brown and dry, with some green plants growing in it. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The painting is done in oil paint, and the brushstrokes are visible. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of quiet, rustic simplicity. The painting is held at the Nationalmuseum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into impasto.