Artwork
Wheatfield (Noonday Rest)
Wheatfield (Noonday Rest) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Léon Augustin Lhermitte. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Wheatfield (Noonday Rest) is a painting created by Léon Augustin Lhermitte in 1894. It is an oil-on-canvas work currently held in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of three peasants resting in a wheatfield, capturing a moment of everyday rural life. The figures are shown in a tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by harvested wheat and stacks of grain in the background.
Technique & Style
Lhermitte's work is associated with the Impressionist movement, characterized by its focus on capturing light and everyday scenes. The painting's emphasis on natural light and its depiction of a rural landscape reflect these influences.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, Wheatfield (Noonday Rest) is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection. It exemplifies Lhermitte's focus on rural labor and agricultural life, themes that were central to his artistic practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léon Augustin Lhermitte (French pronunciation: ; 31 July 1844 – 28 July 1925) was a French naturalist painter and etcher whose primary subject matter was rural scenes depicting peasants at work.
