Turkey Pasture
1898
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1898
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a group of turkeys in a field. The birds are scattered across the landscape, with some standing and others walking. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the textures and tones of the turkeys' feathers. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.