Tærskepladsen i Cività d'Antino 1920

"Tærskepladsen i Cività d'Antino" is a 1920 oil painting by Danish artist Karl Schou (1870–1938), depicting a threshing floor in the Italian countryside. The painting showcases Schou's masterful use of light and color, capturing the golden hues of the harvested wheat and the soft, hazy light of the midday sun. The figures, small and seemingly distant, engage in the laborious task of threshing, offering a glimpse into rural life in early 20th-century Italy. This artwork, now housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Schou's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life through his subtle yet evocative brushstrokes.