Girl with Pitchfork
1867 The Phillips Collection
About this artwork
An oil on canvas painting depicting a young woman standing in a field holding a pitchfork, capturing the simplicity of rural life. It is part of the collection at The Phillips Collection.
Did you know?
Winslow Homer painted this piece shortly after returning from a trip to France, where he was exposed to the works of the Barbizon School painters. The work reflects his early mastery of capturing American rural life with a poignant, dignified realism that would eventually define his celebrated career.
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Girl with Pitchfork
Winslow Homer, 1867
