Haystack

1844

William Henry Fox Talbot

Associated Names
William Henry Fox Talbot

Artist, British, 1800 - 1877

The image shows a close-up view of a large haystack with a ladder leaning against its side. The scene focuses on the structure of dried straw and the ladder, which is oriented diagonally towards the top of the haystack. The haystack is constructed with visible layers of straw that appear dense and textured. The palette is mainly sepia tones, creating an antique appearance and emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow. Behind the haystack, blurry figures suggest trees, adding to the timeless quality of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.4 x 20.9 cm (6 7/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 19 x 23.1 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.29.41


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London, mid-1970s); Howard and Jane Ricketts, London; NGA purchase, 2007.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64169853

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