In the fields
1896
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
1896
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
This painting shows two children sitting in a field of tall grass and wildflowers. The boy, wearing a hat, sits behind the girl and helps her pick flowers. She wears a light blue dress and holds a straw hat filled with flowers. The boy and girl are barefoot, and the boy's feet are dirty. The girl's blonde hair is tied back with a black ribbon. The field is dotted with trees and other vegetation in the background. This painting is reminiscent of the work of the artist José Júlio de Sousa Pinto.
