This painting, titled "Harvest at Pense" by Ernest Luthi, depicts a quintessential Prairie harvest scene.

In the foreground, golden fields stretch outward in neat, linear rows of freshly cut wheat, their rich ochre and amber tones contrasting beautifully against the cool blue sky. A horse-drawn harvesting machine is at work to the right, evoking a sense of timeless rural labour and tradition.

In the background, a small cluster of Prairie grain elevators punctuates the horizon, standing tall among a band of green trees. These structures identify the setting as a classic Western Canadian farming town, specifically Pense, Saskatchewan.

The sky dominates the upper half of the painting, filled with fluffy, drifting clouds that capture the vast openness of the Prairie landscape. The composition emphasizes both the expanse of the land and the industrious spirit of rural communities, celebrating the connection between people and the land during harvest season.

The artist’s brushwork is loose yet controlled, capturing texture in the wheat stubble and movement in the clouds. The palette of warm earth tones and soft sky blues creates a harmonious balance, evoking nostalgia and admiration for the rhythms of Prairie life.