“Picking Lilies 1984,” crafted by Jay Norman around the year 1984, is an evocative artwork that immerses viewers in a serene pastoral scene.
The artwork depicts a tranquil village scene where villagers, predominantly women, are engaged in the activity of picking lilies. The figures are dispersed across a lush green meadow, meticulously collecting lilies which are abundant in the scene. The villagers are dressed in simple, colorful clothing which adds vibrancy to the painting. Behind them, modest white houses with red roofs are scattered, framed by lush trees and a mountainous horizon in the background. The composition exudes a sense of community and pastoral tranquility, inviting viewers to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of rural life.
