Through the Corn
1859
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1859
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a woman carrying a child on her back. She's dressed in a long, brown skirt and a loose-fitting top. The child, wearing a white shirt, has their arms wrapped around the woman's head. They're standing in a field of tall, yellow grass. The sky above is a soft blue. The woman and child are the main focus of the painting, with the field and sky fading into the background. The artist has used warm colors to create a sense of comfort and intimacy. The artist of this painting is William Quiller Orchardson.
