Carl Forup, The Haymakers Red And in around 1926

And in around 1926

The portrait is monogrammed in the lower left and housed within a frame that’s probably the original

and the smoky background

There’s plenty of interest and a bright Mediterranean-esque palette

Carl Forup, The Haymakers Red And in around 1926This 20th century oil on canvas by Danish artist Carl Forup (1883 1939) depicts two figures working tirelessly in a field. Both are making hay. Through the centre of the composition, we see the hero of the piece, a woman wearing a headscarf, red cheeks, puffing from exertion. With her front foot firmly planted and arm extended, she creates a strong triangular form. Forup is conveying her unswerving dedication by focusing on her posture. Note how the