Haymakers
1894
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1894
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a group of people working in a field. They are dressed in casual clothing and appear to be harvesting hay. The scene is set in a rural landscape with trees and a blue sky with clouds. The people in the painting seem to be engaged in a communal activity, possibly a harvest festival. The artist has captured the sense of community and cooperation among the workers. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of impasto.
