The artwork, entitled “Hay,” was created by the artist Camille Corot in the year 1870. It is rendered in oil on canvas, belonging to the Realism art movement. This landscape genre piece measures 32 by 45 centimeters and is housed in the Pushkin Museum located in Moscow, Russia.
In this artwork, Corot captures a serene, rural scene, characterized by its delicate interplay of light and shadow. The scene depicts a horse-drawn hay cart making its way through a shallow stream, with a towering tree, rich in foliage, dominating the right side of the composition. The subdued color palette and soft brush strokes evoke a sense of tranquility and timelessness, hallmark traits of Corot’s mastery in depicting natural landscapes. The distant sky is gently clouded, emphasizing the calm atmosphere of the pastoral setting. The meticulous attention to detail, combined with the overall mood of the artwork, reflects Corot’s dedication to Realism and his profound appreciation for the subtle beauty of the natural world.
