Haystacks (1942)

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Gustave De Smet's "Haystacks" (1942) presents a compelling landscape scene characterized by its rustic tranquility and rich textural paint application. In this representation, De Smet captures the bucolic essence of the countryside through a series of haystacks that dominate the composition. The painting is rendered with bold, tactile strokes of earthy tones that convey the dense, physical weight of the haystacks and the rich soil from which they emerge.The field's backdrop is hinted with dark, undulating shades of green and brown, suggesting a line of distant trees and a subdued sky, painted in a light, almost effacing manner. The simplicity of the scene focuses the viewer’s attention on the textural contrasts and the interplay of light and shadow, which highlight the organic forms of the haystacks.De Smet's style here is post-impressionistic, prioritizing emotional resonance over detailed realism. The painting evokes a sense of enduring calm and the timeless rhythm of agricultural life, anchoring it firmly in the Flemish tradition while expressing a distinctly modern sensibility through its brusque and dynamic brushwork.

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Gustave Franciscus De Smet (21 January 1877 – 8 October 1943) was a Belgian painter. Together with Constant Permeke and Frits Van den Berghe, he was one of the founders of Flemish Expressionism. His younger brother, Léon De Smet, also became a painter.