THE MILKING
1978, 50x60cm, Tempera on canvas with glossy spray fixative
The mother milking the cow and the son waiting to drink the fresh milk. In the farmyard, chickens, chicks, pigs, and a beautiful haystack surround them. Images of other times when everything was genuine.
The work “The Milking,” created in 1978 with tempera on canvas and glossy spray fixative, is a tribute to the peasant life of the past, to those simple and authentic gestures that marked the rhythm of the day and gave value to the small things.
A scene of rural life:
At the center of the composition, we find a mother intent on milking a large cow with a light and robust coat, sitting on a small wooden stool. Next to her, the son waits impatiently for the freshly milked milk, bringing his face close to the animal’s back with a gesture of affection and familiarity.
The farmyard is animated by a crowd of domestic animals: chickens scratching around, chicks pecking at the ground, a proud rooster, and two piglets intent on looking for food next to a woodpile. All around, the landscape is dominated by large haystacks, symbols of rurality and agricultural work, which stand out against a clear and serene sky.
A genuine and authentic era:
This idyllic and nostalgic scene transports the observer to a past time, where life was marked by work in the fields and by the bond with nature. There is no frenzy, only the quiet of a day of serene work, where each family member has their role and importance.
The painting is not only a representation of rural life but also an invitation to rediscover the values of simplicity, genuineness, and connection with the earth. An image that speaks of tradition, of love for one’s work, and of an era when everything was more authentic.
The mother milking the cow and the son waiting to drink the fresh milk. In the farmyard, chickens, chicks, pigs, and a beautiful haystack surround them. Images of other times when everything was genuine.
The work “The Milking,” created in 1978 with tempera on canvas and glossy spray fixative, is a tribute to the peasant life of the past, to those simple and authentic gestures that marked the rhythm of the day and gave value to the small things.
A scene of rural life:
At the center of the composition, we find a mother intent on milking a large cow with a light and robust coat, sitting on a small wooden stool. Next to her, the son waits impatiently for the freshly milked milk, bringing his face close to the animal’s back with a gesture of affection and familiarity.
The farmyard is animated by a crowd of domestic animals: chickens scratching around, chicks pecking at the ground, a proud rooster, and two piglets intent on looking for food next to a woodpile. All around, the landscape is dominated by large haystacks, symbols of rurality and agricultural work, which stand out against a clear and serene sky.
A genuine and authentic era:
This idyllic and nostalgic scene transports the observer to a past time, where life was marked by work in the fields and by the bond with nature. There is no frenzy, only the quiet of a day of serene work, where each family member has their role and importance.
The painting is not only a representation of rural life but also an invitation to rediscover the values of simplicity, genuineness, and connection with the earth. An image that speaks of tradition, of love for one’s work, and of an era when everything was more authentic.