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Grain Pile

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The artwork presents a serene yet slightly melancholic depiction of a grain field, likely in the late summer or early autumn. Dominating the composition are several golden haystacks, their forms solid and imposing against a backdrop of rolling fields and a moody sky. The artist's brushwork appears deliberate and measured, creating a sense of calm and order in the scene. A few tools lie abandoned, a rake and a basket adding a touch of the human element, a suggestion of work recently completed or paused. The overall atmosphere is one of quietude, hinting at the rhythms of rural life and the passing of seasons. I almost feel the sun on my face; the air is crisp, and the silence is broken only by the distant calls of birds.

Grain Pile

Félix Edouard Vallotton

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Created:

1915

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5696 × 6962 px
605 × 730 mm

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