Høet vendes (Turning the Hay) by Bertha Wegmann. Workers tend to mounds of drying hay in a sun-dappled field bordered by dark trees.

Høet vendes (Turning the Hay)

Bertha Wegmann

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An impressionistic scene of the harvest, capturing the dappled light and tactile texture of hay in a rural field.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in softened golden tones — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Kitchen · Dining Room
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Warm beige, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1888 by Danish artist Bertha Wegmann, this vibrant oil study captures the laborious beauty of the hay harvest. The work is characterized by its energetic, flickering brushstrokes and a luminous palette of ochre and sun-drenched green, showcasing Wegmann's sophisticated mastery of atmosphere and light.