Here, the artist uses a disciplined brush technique of small, parallel strokes to capture the quiet peace of an agricultural scene. The hay is stacked in a long row at the end of the field, unlike the conical stacks depicted by Claude Monet in his famous series. The lengthening shadows suggest that this is the end of the day. The scene is calm and restful, and no workers are in view, but the large harvest is a testament to the bounty of the land.