Children Feeding Geese
1891
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1891
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a woman and two children standing in a field, surrounded by geese. The woman wears a red headscarf, a pink vest, and a blue skirt, while holding a long stick in her right hand. The children, dressed in white shirts and blue headscarves, feed the geese. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the distance, more geese can be seen, as well as a few buildings. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and simplicity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
