Peasant Girl Returning from the Well
1860
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1860
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The painting depicts a young girl carrying two buckets, one in each hand. She is dressed in a white shirt and a long, light blue skirt, with a red headscarf covering her hair. The girl stands on a dirt path, surrounded by trees and foliage. The painting is done in oil paint and features a somber color palette, with muted greens and browns dominating the scene. The girl's face is expressionless, adding to the overall sense of quiet contemplation. The painting is a beautiful example of a genre scene, capturing a moment in everyday life. For more information on the artist behind this work, check out Jean François Millet.
