On the Floor of the Barn
1923
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1923
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man in a white shirt and dark pants, bent over and holding a long tool. He is standing in a barn, with hay on the floor and a dark background. The man's pose and the tool he's holding suggest that he's working hard, possibly harvesting or storing hay. The dark background and the man's focused expression create a sense of intensity and concentration. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Ury, Lesser.
