Two Girls with Sunbonnets In a Field 1878

"Two Girls with Sunbonnets In a Field" is an oil painting by American artist Winslow Homer created in 1878. The painting depicts two young girls, one seated and one standing, against a backdrop of a field with sheep grazing. The girls are wearing sunbonnets, a common sight in rural America in the 19th century. Homer's work captures the simplicity of rural life, with the girls' figures standing out against the sprawling landscape. The painting is characteristic of Homer's style, which is known for its realistic depiction of everyday life and its use of muted colors.