Field Working in Spring

Field Working in Spring

William Darling McKay

1890

oil

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people working in a field, with a man standing on a mound of hay, holding a tool. The group is dressed in old-fashioned clothing, with the women wearing long skirts and the men wearing hats and vests. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and tools of the workers. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall mood of the painting is one of hard work and dedication. The painting is held at the Scottish National Gallery.

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