Haying 1946

"Haying" is a 1946 woodcut by American artist Bernard Joseph Steffen (1907-1980). The artwork depicts two farmers working in a field of hay. One is tossing hay into the air, while the other stands below with a pitchfork. The scene is set against a blue sky with a few wispy clouds. The simplified forms and bold colors are characteristic of Steffen's style, which is often described as "primitive" or "folk art." The artwork is a powerful example of the artist's ability to capture the beauty and hard work of rural life. Woodcut, Bernard Joseph Steffen, Haying, 1946.