Labour Dans Le Jorat 1916

"Labour Dans Le Jorat" is a 1916 painting by Swiss artist Eugène Burnand (1850-1921). The artwork depicts a rural scene of farm work in the Jorat region of Switzerland. It features a horse-drawn plow being used to till the land, with a cow and calf also present. Burnand's painting showcases the daily life of the rural population, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Swiss culture. The artwork is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of the countryside and the simple yet essential tasks that sustained rural life. The painting exemplifies the Realist genre and is likely a testament to the hardships of farming life during World War I, a time when agricultural work was vital for a struggling Europe.