Haymakers Resting, Illustration for "The Leather Bottle" 1887

"Haymakers Resting, Illustration for 'The Leather Bottle'" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey, a prominent American artist of the late 19th century. Created in 1887, the piece depicts a group of haymakers taking a break from their work in a field. The drawing's detailed, realistic style captures the laborers' exhaustion and the peaceful atmosphere of the rural setting. Abbey's illustration, originally commissioned for a publication of Washington Irving's "The Leather Bottle," exemplifies his talent for capturing the essence of everyday life in a charming and evocative manner. The piece now resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.