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Untitled (Farm Scene)

Frederick Juengling

1886

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Untitled (Farm Scene) is a 1886 ink by Frederick Juengling, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Frederick Juengling
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This wood engraving depicts a farm scene, with a group of geese in the foreground and people in the background. The geese are shown in various poses, some standing and others lying down, while the people are engaged in different activities, such as feeding the geese or tending to the farm. The scene is set in a rustic, rural environment, with a barn or shed in the background. The artist has used a range of tones and textures to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the geese and people standing out against the darker background. The level of detail and realism in the engraving suggests that it may be an example of Realism, a movement that emphasized accurate and detailed depictions of everyday life. To learn more about this style, explore the movement of Realism.