Gathering Wood
The Met
Artist: Anton Mauve(Dutch, Zaandam 1838–1888 Arnhem)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 13 in. (41.9 x 33 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Richard De Wolfe Brixey, 1943
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A person loads a cart pulled by a donkey on a muddy path, bare trees, cloudy sky.
Detailed Description
A rural landscape scene features a central path. The sky, occupying the upper third, is a pale, overcast blue with hints of white clouds. On the left, several tall, slender trees with bare branches rise, their dark trunks contrasting with the lighter background. Below these trees and extending into the mid-ground is dense, dark green and brown brushwork, suggesting winter foliage or undergrowth. In the center, a light-colored donkey, possibly white or light gray, stands facing left, harnessed to a dark, two-wheeled cart. The donkey's head is slightly lowered. Behind the donkey, a person wearing a blue jacket and a dark cap is positioned within the cart, bent over, appearing to arrange or load bundles of light brown sticks or brushwood. The cart itself is dark, with visible wooden wheels. The path beneath the donkey and cart is a mix of dark brown mud and patches of green grass, showing visible texture from brushstrokes. The path extends from the foreground towards the background, disappearing into the distant brush. To the right of the path, the ground is also covered in green grass and scattered pieces of wood or brush. The overall color palette is muted, featuring greens, browns, blues, and grays, characteristic of a cool, possibly winter, day.
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