The Farm-Yard in Winter
1861
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1861
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a snowy farmyard with a few people, cows, and chickens scattered around. A big barn sits in the middle, with smoke rising from its chimney. Hay bales line the fence, and bare trees stand in the background under a cloudy sky. The title says *The Farm-Yard in Winter*, and the artist used a mix of hand-drawn lines and color to make it look real. The scene feels quiet, like a normal winter day on a working farm. If you like this, look up lithography to see how artists like this made prints.