La Sieste Pendant La Saison Des Foins by Gustave Courbet

La Sieste Pendant La Saison Des Foins 1867 - 1868

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abstract painting

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animal

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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earthy tone

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolor

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warm toned green

"La Sieste Pendant La Saison Des Foins" (The Nap During Haymaking Season) is a realist painting by Gustave Courbet from 1867-1868. Courbet was a key figure in the Realist movement in France, which emphasized everyday life and subjects. This painting depicts a typical scene of rural life, with a group of cows resting under trees while a farmer naps in the meadow. Courbet's brushstrokes are thick and textured, capturing the natural light and atmosphere of the scene, offering a glimpse into the life of ordinary people during haymaking season.

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