Balen hooi op wagens aan de oever van de Theems 1936

Frank Short's 1936 etching, "Balen hooi op wagens aan de oever van de Theems," is a minimalist yet evocative portrayal of the Thames River. The composition features a muted palette of grays and whites, creating a sense of atmospheric depth. The scene is dominated by a shadowy mass of hay bales on a wagon, set against a hazy sky. The subtle use of light and shadow highlights the artist's skill in etching, a printmaking technique where the artist uses an acid to create lines on a metal plate. This intimate, small-scale work captures a fleeting moment of rural life on the banks of the Thames.