1881
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Building the Hayrick is a 1881 oil by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a large hayrick at its center. In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in building the hayrick, while others are working in the surrounding fields. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, with the hayrick and surrounding foliage rendered in warm, earthy tones. The overall effect is one of tranquility and rural simplicity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Nathaniel Hone the Younger.
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.
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