Garden Scene
The Met
Artist: Jean-François Millet(French, Gruchy 1814–1875 Barbizon)
Date: 1854
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 8 3/8 in. (17.1 x 21.3 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Maria DeWitt Jesup, from the collection of her husband, Morris K. Jesup, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Three figures in a green field, with houses, trees, and sea under cloudy sky
Detailed Description
Three figures work in a field. In the immediate foreground, the ground is a mix of dark browns and greens, appearing as earth and sparse vegetation. To the right, a man kneels, facing left and slightly away from the viewer. He wears a dark blue jacket and trousers, and a dark hat. His hands are positioned as if holding a long-handled tool, the lower part obscured by the ground. Further to the left and slightly behind the kneeling man, a woman also kneels, facing right. She wears a white cap, a light-colored blouse, and a blue apron over a skirt. Her hands are near the ground, appearing to interact with plants. To her left, a smaller figure, possibly a child, is seated or kneeling, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and dark clothing, also engaged with the ground. A dirt path winds from the mid-ground, between the figures, and ascends towards the background. The field is predominantly green with patches of yellow and brown, indicating varied plant growth. In the mid-ground, behind the figures, more green foliage and trees are visible. The background features several structures and a distant seascape. To the left, a light-colored stone building with a dark roof is partially visible. To the right, a darker, more rustic building with a prominent thatched roof stands amidst trees. Beyond the buildings and trees, a strip of light blue sea is visible on the horizon, with a faint white shape, possibly a boat, on its surface. The sky above is a pale, overcast blue. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy greens, browns, and muted blues, rendered with visible brushstrokes.
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