The Stolen Child
1845
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1845
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a young Native American girl sitting on a tree branch over a stream, wearing a red dress and leggings. She has a feathered headband and is barefoot, with one foot in the water. In the background, there are trees and a group of people gathered around a fire. The girl's dress and headband are intricately decorated, and she appears to be lost in thought. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Cephas Giovanni Thompson.