Haystacks: Autumn
The Met
Artist: Jean-François Millet(French, Gruchy 1814–1875 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1874
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 33 1/2 x 43 3/8 in. (85.1 x 110.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, 1959
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A flock of sheep grazes near three large haystacks under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A rural landscape features a cloudy sky. Dark clouds fill the upper right portion of the sky, transitioning to lighter grey and hints of blue on the upper left. In the midground, slightly left of center, stand three large, conical haystacks, golden-brown in color with textured surfaces. A large flock of sheep, numbering several dozen, grazes across the midground and foreground. The sheep are predominantly white and light grey, with some darker brown individuals, all with visible woolly coats, many with their heads down eating from the sparse field. A lone figure, dressed in a dark brown cloak, stands near the base of the central haystack, facing right, in proximity to the flock. The field itself is a mix of muted greens and browns, with patches of bare earth and sparse vegetation. In the far distance on the left, a few slender trees with light green foliage stand against the horizon. On the far right, a cluster of light-colored buildings with dark roofs, possibly a village or farm, is visible under the dark sky.
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