Sheaves 1915

"Sheaves" is a landscape painting created by Leon Wyczółkowski in 1915. The painting depicts a rural scene with a large mound of hay bales in the center, framed by a field of green grass and a hazy sky. The artist uses a palette of muted colors, with a focus on subtle tonal variations, to create a sense of tranquility and calm. The composition is simple yet effective, guiding the viewer's eye across the landscape, suggesting the vastness of the open field and the peacefulness of the countryside. This work exemplifies Wyczółkowski's style, which often focused on scenes of rural Polish life.