The Great Windmill and the Rainbow

Französische Malerei 1881–1890, 1888

The artwork depicts a rural scene with a large windmill positioned slightly to the right. The windmill is tall, with its sails extending across the sky. A faint rainbow arcs across the sky. Close to us, there are several stacks of hay arranged in a field. To the left, a tree with dense foliage stands near a small house with a prominent chimney. The horizon is low, giving the sky a vast presence, painted in tones of gray and blue with hints of sunlight breaking through. The brushstrokes are subtle and smooth.
Artiste
Französische Malerei 1881–1890
Datation
1888
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
88,9 × 116,84 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts a rural scene with a large windmill positioned slightly to the right. The windmill is tall, with its sails extending across the sky. A faint rainbow arcs across the sky. Close to us, there are several stacks of hay arranged in a field. To the left, a tree with dense foliage stands near a small house with a prominent chimney. The horizon is low, giving the sky a vast presence, painted in tones of gray and blue with hints of sunlight breaking through. The brushstrokes are subtle and smooth.

Französische Malerei 1881–1890