At Work / On the Land 1898

"At Work/On the Land" (1898) by Piet Mondrian is a watercolor painting depicting a man with a horse and cart plowing a field. The painting is part of Mondrian's early "naturalist" period before his transition to abstract art. The work is characterized by broad brushstrokes and muted colors, suggesting a sense of realism and a connection to the land. The scene portrays the laborious work of agriculture, reflecting Mondrian's interest in the natural world and the lives of working people. "At Work/On the Land" is currently housed in the Gemeentemuseum den Haag in the Netherlands.