The Turn Rice-Plough, Sussex by Robert Bevan. A group of farm laborers and workhorses are depicted plowing a field under a soft, clouded sky in a Post-Impressionist style.

The Turn Rice-Plough, Sussex

Robert Bevan

1909 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This vibrant 1909 painting by Robert Bevan captures the timeless rhythm of agricultural life in Sussex through a rich tapestry of broken color.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Warm beige, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1909, 'The Turn Rice-Plough, Sussex' is a masterful example of Robert Bevan's early 20th-century style. The work depicts laborers and their horses in the Sussex countryside, utilizing a Divisionist technique where short, rhythmic brushstrokes create a shimmering surface of pinks, purples, and blues. Bevan, a member of the Camden Town Group, brings a modern sensibility to a traditional pastoral subject, making it a sophisticated addition to any collection.

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