A Hayfield in Yorkshire by Peter De Wint

A Hayfield in Yorkshire 

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Dimensions: support: 241 x 327 mm

Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: Here we have Peter De Wint's "A Hayfield in Yorkshire," probably from the early 1800s. It's a watercolor, and the scene feels so expansive and golden. What do you see in this piece, beyond the obvious? Curator: Oh, the dance of light and labor! De Wint captures that transient moment, doesn't he? It's more than just a picturesque scene; it's about humanity's relationship with nature. The figures almost melt into the landscape, each stroke a gentle whisper of rural life. Makes you want to jump in, doesn’t it? Editor: It does. It’s incredible how a simple scene can hold so much depth. Curator: Absolutely. De Wint wasn’t just painting a hayfield; he was painting a feeling, an era, a quiet harmony. And perhaps, a longing for simpler times, wouldn't you say? I'll never look at hay the same way again.

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tate 3 months ago

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