Thjórsá River, Mt. Hekla in the Evening Sun 1918

"Thjórsá River, Mt. Hekla in the Evening Sun," painted in 1918 by Icelandic artist Ásgrímur Jónsson, depicts a rural scene with a mountain in the distance. The painting captures a moment of activity in the Icelandic countryside, with figures loading hay onto horses. Jónsson's use of color is characteristic of his style, with vibrant hues creating a sense of warmth and light. His work often focused on capturing the beauty and serenity of the Icelandic landscape, highlighting its natural features and rural life.