Harvest 

Károly Lotz made "Harvest" using oil paints, a traditional material for fine art, but here employed to depict a scene of rural labor. The thick application of paint mimics the density of the haystacks, their surfaces built up with visible strokes. Lotz uses color to suggest the weight and texture of the harvest, from the golden hues of the ripe grain to the deep browns of the horses' coats. The artist’s technique, a blend of observation and impressionistic brushwork, emphasizes the physical nature of agricultural work. In the 19th century, paintings like this played a role in romanticizing rural life, even as industrialization transformed society. Lotz, who came from a family of artists, represents a bridge between traditional artistic practices and the changing social landscape. The painting invites us to reflect on the labor involved in producing our food, and how that work is often abstracted from our daily lives.