The backyard of the manor or village church is flooded with midday sunlight. Diffy crowns of birches cast an uncertain shadow on the grass tired of the heat. Greens give way to the sun, acquiring a light, muted color. The sky itself, peeking through the foliage, was discolored by the abundance and generosity of the summer day. The white walls of the building, the trunks of the trees, reflecting the warm light, fill the work with a festive summer mood.
Fresh fence has not yet had time to burn out and lose its natural color. A perfectly flat lawn emphasizes strict order and makes the composition cozy and attractive at home. The beauty of the day depicted guesses the mood of the author himself, his admiration for the quiet, devoid of any ceremoniality in the corner of the estate.
Summer midday silence emphasizes dim colors of work. There are no flashy colors, no dynamic, sharp strokes. The author avoids details that can break the quiet idyll of the composition, its balance and softness.