This impressionistic oil painting depicts a sun-drenched hay field during a late afternoon harvest. In the foreground, a group of workers is actively engaged in the task of haymaking. Several men wearing wide-brimmed hats use pitchforks to gather the cut grass, while a small group of women in light-coloured summer dresses stands near the right side, appearing to pause for a moment of conversation or rest. A person sits on the grass near them, possibly tending to a child.
The setting is a wide, pastoral expanse bounded by a long row of tall, slender poplar trees that stretch across the background. The trees create a rhythmic vertical pattern against the rolling, golden-green hills behind them. The composition emphasizes the horizontal breadth of the field, with the long, dramatic shadows of the trees casting dark, diagonal stripes across the grass, which highlights the intense, warm light of the setting sun.
The colour palette is dominated by vibrant golds, soft yellows, and rich greens, evoking the warmth of late summer. The light is soft and hazy, typical of a golden hour, creating a peaceful and industrious atmosphere. The painterly style utilizes loose, visible brushstrokes and dappled light effects to capture the movement of the workers and the texture of the field. The overall scene suggests a nostalgic, timeless depiction of agricultural life in the countryside.