Peasant Cutting Back a Tree in Bloom 1911 - 1915

Henri Doucet's "Peasant Cutting Back a Tree in Bloom" (1911-1915) depicts a scene of rural labor, showcasing a peasant pruning a blooming tree in the foreground. The scene takes place against a backdrop of a castle, hinting at the historical context and rural life of the subject. The artist's simplified forms and painterly brushstrokes contribute to a sense of movement and dynamism, characteristic of early 20th-century art. This work, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, offers a glimpse into the life of a rural peasant and the artist's keen observation of the natural world.