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Reapers

George Stubbs

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with reapers working in a field. A man on horseback is on the left, a woman holds a bundle of grain in the center, and other individuals are also reaping and bundling the harvest. A dog sits near agricultural tools and jugs. In the background, there is a faint silhouette of a spire, possibly representing a rural church or village structure. The landscape includes detailed trees and a horizon visible in the distance. The color palette is in muted sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1791
Medium
stipple and roulette on laid paper
Dimensions
12796 × 9083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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