The Gleaner
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1865
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a woman wearing a straw hat and a white dress, with her face turned to the right. The background is a light blue-green color. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it may be from the 19th century. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of William Morris Hunt.
