Artwork

In the field

In the field, by Beniamino Parlagreco, oil, 1889
In the field, by Beniamino Parlagreco, oil, 1889

In the field is an oil painting by Beniamino Parlagreco. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

About this work

Overview

In the Field is an oil painting by Beniamino Parlagreco, created around 1889. It is part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rural scene, featuring a prominent white and black cow in the foreground, a cart pulled by another cow, and a figure guiding it. Additional cows, a small house with a thatched roof, and surrounding foliage are also visible.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by a warm color palette and visible brushstrokes, which impart a textured quality to the scene. The artist's rendering captures the rustic atmosphere of the farm setting.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Beniamino Parlagreco

Artist

Beniamino Parlagreco

Beniamino Parlagreco (1856–1902) was an artist, born in Caltanissetta.