A Farmer standing near a Hay-Stack 1889

"A Farmer Standing Near a Haystack" is an oil painting by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, created in 1889. The artwork depicts a lone farmer standing in a field, with his back to the viewer, facing a large haystack. The composition is simple, with the farmer and the haystack dominating the scene, set against a backdrop of trees and sky. The painting's muted color palette and loose brushstrokes contribute to a sense of realism and a sense of the rural life. Holst's work is known for its depictions of nature and everyday life, particularly the lives of working people in the Netherlands.