Paris: Shelling Peas
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Paris: Shelling Peas is a 1910 by Ernest Haskell, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, a woman and a young girl are seated at a table, engaged in the activity of shelling peas. The woman, positioned on the left, is wearing a headscarf and a long dress, while the girl, situated on the right, is attired in a similar outfit. The scene is set against a backdrop of a dark wall, with the table and chairs taking center stage. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the quiet moment shared between the two figures. The focus on the everyday task of shelling peas adds a touch of simplicity and humility to the scene. This painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
