Artwork
Harvest Time in Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire
Harvest Time in Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist George Turner. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Harvest Time in Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire is an 1891 oil painting by George Turner, a Derbyshire-based artist known for landscape depictions of rural life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene harvest scene in Barrow-on-Trent, capturing the daily life of agricultural workers amidst a field of golden wheat, conveying a sense of tranquility and peaceful labor.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects Turner's association with the Impressionist movement, evident in its warm, golden lighting and relaxed depiction of outdoor activity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, the painting is now part of the collection at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Turner (2 April 1841 – 29 March 1910) was an English landscape artist and farmer who has been called "Derbyshire's John Constable".
