Old Virginia Home
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1864
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting depicts a scene of a man walking away from a dilapidated house, with a large cloud of smoke billowing in the background. The man is dressed in dark clothing and a hat, and he carries a large white object in his right hand. The house appears to be in disrepair, with a broken fence and a sign that reads "Old Virginia Home." The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of desolation and abandonment. The use of muted colors and the depiction of the man walking away from the house creates a sense of sadness and loss. The painting is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
