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The Turnip Field
An oil painting of an old farmer tending to a turnip field, painted with impasto brush strokes. Date: circa 1921
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Brush Farmer Fidler Harry Strokes Tending Turnip 1921 1922 Impasto January Volume
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Title: The Turnip Field Date: Circa 1921 Medium: Oil on canvas Description: This oil painting, "The Turnip Field," showcases the dedication and hard work of an old farmer as he tends to his turnip crop. The artist masterfully employs impasto brush strokes, adding texture and depth to the scene, bringing the rich, earthy colors to life. The turnip field stretches out before us, dotted with ripe turnips and furrowed rows, reflecting the passage of time and the farmer's tireless efforts. The farmer, dressed in worn clothing and a weathered hat, stands in the foreground, his back towards the viewer, as he carefully selects and harvests the mature turnips. His weathered hands, calloused from years of labor, reveal the depth of his connection to the land. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, highlighting the intricacies of the brushwork and the vibrant hues of the turnips and the earth. This evocative painting, created circa 1921, is a testament to the simple yet profound beauty of rural life and the enduring bond between the farmer and the land. Source: Mary Evans Picture Library, Volume 15, January 1922, Page 32 Artist: Harry Fidler (not the company) For further information and high-resolution reproductions, please visit www.maryevans.com
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