Who painted Woman and Boy with Provisions?

Woman and Boy with Provisions was painted by American 19th Century in 1840.

Where can I see Woman and Boy with Provisions?

Woman and Boy with Provisions is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman and Boy with Provisions?

Woman and Boy with Provisions is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Woman and Boy with Provisions

American 19th Century , 1840

Woman and Boy with Provisions is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist American 19th Century. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Woman and Boy with Provisions is a drawing created using watercolor over graphite on wove paper. It depicts two figures standing outside a simple wooden house.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a woman, wearing a light dress with dark patterns and a wide-brimmed hat, and a boy, dressed in a red-and-white patterned shirt, both carrying baskets. The woman's basket contains a chicken. The setting includes a tree, fence, and birds, suggesting a serene everyday moment.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a soft, luminous effect, allowing the paper's whiteness to contribute to the overall brightness. The use of simple shapes and bright colors lends the drawing a cheerful, uncomplicated feel.

Artist & collection

Artist

American 19th Century

This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…