La Récolte des Foins, Éragny 

Camille Pissarro painted *La Récolte des Foins, Éragny* using oil on canvas. Pissarro was deeply interested in representing the lives and labor of rural communities, reflecting his anarchist sympathies and belief in social equality. Here, we see figures engaged in the arduous work of hay harvesting. The painting offers a glimpse into the gendered division of labor in rural society, with women prominently depicted in the foreground actively raking the hay. This depiction challenges traditional idealized representations of peasant life, instead highlighting the physical demands and collective effort involved in agricultural work. Pissarro once stated, "It is with the commonplace one must make art." This perspective is visible in the emotional authenticity of the artwork. It captures not only the activities, but also the intimate connection between humans and the land. Pissarro invites us to contemplate the dignity and resilience of working-class communities.