The Sower
Ivan Grohar Β· 1907
Why it's great
A farmer sows seeds across a vivid field, with a bright red sky, as he strides forward. Ivan Grohar, a Slovenian painter, painted the scene in bold colors. The picture shows the dignity of farm work. It's a classic of Slovenian art.
Where to see it
π National Gallery of SloveniaLjubljana, Slovenia
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Ivan Grohar was born in what is now Slovenia and became one of the country's best-known painters. He painted farmers and landscapes in bright, bold colors. He studied in Ljubljana and Munich. He died in Ljubljana in 1911.
