Woman in a Field
- Original dimensions
- 48 x 88 cm
- Museum
- National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires
- Year
- 1882
Scene depicted
In this masterpiece, the scene depicts a hardworking woman, bent over her field, symbolizing the unbreakable bond between humanity and the earth. The bright sun caresses the golden wheat, while in the background, a vibrant nature seems to sing a forgotten melody. Each brushstroke evokes the hard work of daily life, combined with the wild beauty of the world.
Historical context
Created in 1882, this painting masterfully finds its origin in the bucolic setting of Eragny-sur-Epte, a charming commune in the Normandy region. Part of the Impressionist movement, Woman in a Field captures the essence of the search for new light and new atmospheres. Today, this canvas is preserved at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where it continues to evoke the magic of days gone by with its dimensions of 48 x 88 cm.
Place in the artist's career
Woman in a Field represents a turning point in Pissarro's career, marking his blossoming in Impressionism through a desire to harmonize form and color. This painting, alongside works like The Hay Harvest and The Place of the French Theater , embodies his ability to explore variations of light and natural movement, revealing his artistic evolution.
Anecdote
"Art is a reflection of nature and its mysteries." This thought resonates with the genesis of Woman in a Field . Inspired in the midst of a spring morning, Pissarro captured a suspended moment where the whisper of leaves and the sweet scent of wildflowers blend with the reassuring presence of a woman attending to her tasks.