Women Carrying Wood 

"Women Carrying Wood" is an oil painting by South African artist Maggie Laubser, known for her depictions of rural life and landscapes. The painting features three women, likely farmworkers, carrying a bundle of wood on their backs, walking in a field with a whitewashed cottage and a river behind them. Laubser's bold brushstrokes and use of bright colors create a vibrant and expressive scene, highlighting the hard work and resilience of these women. The landscape, with its rolling hills and blue sky, creates a sense of grandeur and beauty, further emphasizing the importance of these women's labor in the rural South African landscape.