Caught Napping (Boys Caught Napping in a Field)
1848
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1848
oil
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
This painting shows four boys in a field, three of whom are sleeping under a tree. The fourth boy is awake and looking at the others. They are all dressed in simple, old-fashioned clothing. The tree has a few objects hanging from it, including what looks like a skull. The boys are lying on the ground, which is covered in leaves and twigs. In the background, there is a body of water and some hills. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene. The artist who created this painting is William Sidney Mount.
