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The image displays a rural scene from a slightly elevated perspective. A figure sits under a large tree observing the surroundings. A road leads into the distance where two horses and a cart loaded with hay approach a rustic structure. Near the structure, there are barrels and smoke coming from a chimney. In the fields beyond, several small figures are engaged in harvesting activities. The horizon is lined with small buildings or trees. The illustration uses delicate lines with light blue washes for shadows. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones with hints of blue. The sky has wispy clouds and faint birds in the background.

Summer Harvest in an Extensive Landscape

Toeput, Lodewyk · Flemish

c. 1590

Medium
pen and black ink with blue and brownish gray wash over graphite
Classification
Drawing
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
7420 × 4728px

Description

The image displays a rural scene from a slightly elevated perspective. A figure sits under a large tree observing the surroundings. A road leads into the distance where two horses and a cart loaded with hay approach a rustic structure. Near the structure, there are barrels and smoke coming from a chimney. In the fields beyond, several small figures are engaged in harvesting activities. The horizon is lined with small buildings or trees. The illustration uses delicate lines with light blue washes for shadows. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones with hints of blue. The sky has wispy clouds and faint birds in the background.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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