Harvesters Surprised by the Storm (Moissonneuses surprises par l'orage)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures walking against a strong wind. The horizon is low, obscured by the figures and the wind-swept landscape. The artwork features loose, swirling lines that convey motion, with a primarily monochromatic color palette of brown ink on a beige surface. The figures are bent forward, one holding a tool, and trees are depicted with arching branches. In the distance, there are linear patterns suggesting plowed fields or pathways.