This vibrant pastel painting by Berthe Des Clayes captures a timeless rural scene bathed in the warm hues of autumn. A tall, fiery-orange tree dominates the composition, its leaves glowing against a clear, pale blue sky. Beneath its sheltering branches, a horse-drawn farm cart rolls gently along a winding dirt path. The lone figure driving the cart, dressed simply, evokes a quieter era of agricultural life.

The surrounding landscape unfolds in soft greens and golds, with rolling hills fading into the distance, adding depth and serenity to the scene. Des Clayes’ loose yet deliberate strokes bring energy to the foliage and motion to the horse, while her delicate use of colour highlights the harmony between humanity and nature.

The piece, titled The Farm Cart, reflects Des Clayes’ mastery of pastoral subjects, celebrating the beauty of the countryside and the rhythms of rural work, all framed by the brilliant spectacle of fall.