The artwork titled “Field Hand (recto)” is a watercolor painting created by Andrew Wyeth in 1985. Categorized under the Contemporary Realism art movement, this genre painting measures 55.3 by 100.7 centimeters. It is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, United States.
The artwork depicts a solitary field worker positioned behind a large, felled tree trunk in an expansive, serene landscape. The composition effectively conveys a sense of tranquility and painstaking realism through meticulous detail. The worker, clad in earthy tones and a hat, blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The terrain in the background is characterized by gently rolling green hills under a subtly luminous sky. The fallen tree, prominently located in the foreground, displays intricate textural details, contributing to the artwork’s overall realistic effect. The subdued color palette and delicate handling of light and shadow exemplify Wyeth’s masterful technique and deep connection with the rural American landscape.
