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The Harvest Wagon, 1784, by Thomas Gainsborough, oil, 1792

The Harvest Wagon, 1784

Thomas Gainsborough

1792

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario

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Overview

The Harvest Wagon, 1784 is a 1792 oil by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.

Who painted this?
Thomas Gainsborough
When & what style?
1792 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of Ontario

About this work

This painting shows a wagon overflowing with a harvest bounty, pulled by two horses. A man in a plaid shirt and vest is loading the wagon, while a woman in a white dress and a child sit on the wagon, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a few animals are scattered around, including a dog, a sheep, and a horse. The overall scene is one of rustic abundance, with the wagon and its contents taking center stage. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Thomas Gainsborough.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Gainsborough
Artist

Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.

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