Reapers
1791
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1791
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man on horseback watching four workers cutting grain in a field. A woman in a fancy dress stands nearby holding a bundle of wheat. Trees line the background, and a dog lies on the ground near the workers. The scene looks calm, with soft shading and simple lines. The title *Reapers* hints this is about farmwork, but the woman’s dress stands out—she’s dressed like someone wealthy, not a laborer. That contrast might be the point. If you like this, look up Stubbs, George to see how he painted animals and people together.
