Farmhouse and haystacks 1888

"Farmhouse and Haystacks" is an 1888 oil painting by Italian artist Silvestro Lega. The painting depicts a simple rural scene of a farmhouse and haystacks against a cloudy sky. This work is characteristic of Lega's style, which often focused on depicting the everyday life of Italian peasants in a realistic and intimate manner. This small-scale, intimate depiction of rural life highlights Lega's skill in capturing the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside, making it a quintessential example of Italian Realism.