In the Grass 1865

"In the Grass," painted in 1865 by Pre-Raphaelite artist Arthur Hughes, depicts a young woman with auburn hair lying in a field of flowers. The woman's serene expression and delicate features are highlighted by the soft light that bathes the scene. The loose, flowing lines of her dress and the gentle curves of her body create a sense of tranquility and beauty. The painting embodies the Pre-Raphaelite movement's emphasis on nature and realism, capturing the lush details of the natural world and the human figure with equal precision.