55 - Spanish School, 19th century.

Spanish School, 19th century. "The Reaper." Oil on canvas. With an illegible signature. Measurements: 100 x 63 cm, 126 x 90 cm (frame). The painting depicts a young peasant resting on bales of golden straw after a day of harvesting. In the foreground, a wooden pitchfork resting against his leg and ears of wheat in his hands are depicted in detail—elements characteristic of the traditional harvest. It stands out for its excellent handling of natural light on the fabric and grain, combining naturalism with an expressive, folk-art style of brushwork.