10 points on why this is an example of Realistic Representation
1) The subject matters are naturalistic.
2) Minute details such as the tattered clothing are painted.
3) This is a representation of peasants as they are actually seen in the external world.
4) Varying shades and highlights that create shadow.
5) Painting has photographic likeness.
6) Local colour used for the peasants and landscape.
7) Painting exposes the Truth, showing beauty in the working peasants despite all their imperfections.
8) Gives the marginalized peasants a voice.
9) Subjective interpretation of visual reality.
10) Imagery which represents an identifiable series of objects
