A City Park
1894
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1894
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
In this painting, a woman sits on a bench in a park, wearing a pink skirt and a black jacket. She holds a parasol in her right hand. The bench is situated on a dirt path, with grass and plants on either side. In the background, there are trees and buildings. The woman's attire and the presence of the parasol suggest a leisurely outing. The path and the surrounding greenery evoke a sense of a peaceful urban escape. This painting is reminiscent of the work of William Merritt Chase.
