The Mill
1873
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1873
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a quiet farm scene with four cows in a grassy field. Two cows stand close together in the front—one black-and-white, one brown-and-white—while the others graze in the background. A small barn with a thatched roof sits near a rocky hill, and tall trees line the horizon under a soft, cloudy sky. The brushstrokes look loose and quick, almost like the artist painted outdoors. This style was new for its time, focusing on light and everyday life. Try looking up Impressionism next to see how this painting fits into that movement.
