Haying 1939

"Haying," a 1939 painting by Grant Wood, depicts a serene Midwestern landscape. The painting showcases the artist's signature regionalist style, characterized by simplified forms and detailed realism. The rolling hills of a harvested field, with a lone farm building and a single tree, represent the quiet beauty of rural America. Wood’s use of a limited palette and precise brushstrokes creates a sense of stillness and tranquility, echoing the idyllic nature of the scene.