Gathering Wood
Anton Mauve
key Notes:
Rural landscape, Peasant life
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Dimensions:
16 1/2 x 13 in. (41.9 x 33 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Gathering Wood," painted by Anton Mauve in 1888, depicts a rural scene with figures collecting firewood, reflecting the artist's interest in the lives of peasants and their connection to nature. Mauve, a prominent member of the Hague School, is known for his mastery of light and color, which is evident in this work, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"Gathering Wood" by Anton Mauve, created in 1888, depicts a rural scene characterized by a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones. The composition features figures engaged in the labor of collecting wood, rendered with loose brushwork that conveys a sense of movement and the natural environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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