A Pastoral Visit
1881 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An oil on canvas painting depicting a modest interior scene with a minister visiting a family. It is a detailed representation of post-Civil War African American life in the United States.
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Richard Norris Brooke was known for his sympathetic and detailed portrayals of African American life during the Reconstruction era. This painting is celebrated for its authentic depiction of domestic intimacy and the respectful, dignified presentation of his subjects, which was a notable departure from the demeaning caricatures prevalent in American art at the time.
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A Pastoral Visit
Richard Norris Brooke, 1881
