Valoy Eaton (American, b. 1938) Plowed Field, 1970 Oil on Masonite 24 × 30 in. Frame: 30 × 36 in. Signed lower left: “Valoy Eaton”
In Plowed Field, Valoy Eaton focuses on the quiet geometry and texture of worked land. Thick, energetic brushstrokes articulate the furrows and clods of freshly turned soil, while subtle shifts of color suggest lingering moisture and light. The broad foreground dominates the composition, emphasizing physical proximity to the earth and the labor embedded within it.
Eaton’s landscapes often celebrate the understated beauty of rural Utah and the Intermountain West. Painting directly from observation, he privileges surface, atmosphere, and season over descriptive detail. Created in 1970, Plowed Field exemplifies Eaton’s mature approach, where expressive handling and restrained palette combine to evoke both place and agricultural rhythm.
Provenance: Property of a National Insurance Company
