The Twelve Months 1772

"The Twelve Months" is a watercolor by Dutch artist Hendrik Meijer, dated 1772. The artwork depicts a rural scene with a group of figures gathered on a barge filled with hay. It is part of a series depicting the twelve months of the year. This scene is most likely a depiction of the month of August, as indicated by the harvesting and the relaxed atmosphere. Meijer’s detail in the landscape and the figures is evident, creating a charming snapshot of Dutch rural life. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.