Boy in a cornfield
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a boy standing in a cornfield, wearing a hat and holding a stick. He's surrounded by tall corn stalks that reach up to his shoulders. The boy is looking down, and his face is shaded by his hat. The cornfield stretches out behind him, with the corn stalks getting taller and thicker towards the back. The sky above is a light blue, with a few wispy clouds. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail and texture. It's a peaceful scene, with the boy lost in thought amidst the tall corn. If you're interested in learning more about Impressionism, you might want to check out the works of Claude Monet.