#19122 Maria Antonia Dans Boado

The composition presents a rural scene dominated by agricultural elements and structures. Here we observe several large haystacks arranged in the foreground, their forms rendered with thick, textured application of ochre and yellow pigments. These stacks are positioned prominently, almost obscuring the buildings behind them.
Behind the haystacks, a cluster of farm buildings rises against a sky painted in broad strokes of turquoise and green. The structures exhibit varied rooflines – some red, others pink or dark grey – suggesting a collection of different ages and uses. Windows appear as small, geometric shapes punctuating the facades.
In the immediate foreground, a weathered wooden fence runs horizontally across the lower portion of the canvas. A circular object, possibly part of agricultural machinery, rests against the fence, its surface marked with a pattern of dark spots or rivets. This element introduces an industrial note into the otherwise pastoral setting.
The artist’s use of color is striking. The vibrant yellows and oranges of the haystacks contrast sharply with the cooler tones of the sky and buildings. A sense of flattened perspective prevails; depth is suggested through size rather than linear convergence, contributing to a somewhat dreamlike quality.
Subtly, theres an impression of abundance and harvest, yet also a feeling of isolation or stillness. The scale of the haystacks relative to the buildings suggests human insignificance within the landscape. The presence of the machinery hints at the intersection of nature and industry, potentially alluding to themes of progress and change in rural life. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation on the rhythms of agricultural existence.