Harvest 1882

"Harvest" (1882) by Ukrainian artist Volodymyr Orlovsky (1842-1914) depicts a rural scene of women working in a field of golden wheat. The painting evokes the hard work of rural life and the beauty of the Ukrainian countryside. The composition is dominated by the vast expanse of the field, with the figures of the women appearing small in comparison, emphasizing the scale of nature. The overcast sky suggests a sense of impending change, perhaps reflecting the cyclical nature of the harvest. Orlovsky's realist style, typical of 19th-century Ukrainian art, captures the details of rural life with a sense of authenticity and emotional resonance.