On the Tow-path, a Halt 1893

Theodore Robinson's *On the Tow-path, a Halt* (1893) captures a moment of quiet on a rural towpath. The painting features two horses, a brown one and a white one, being led by a young boy. Their harnesses and the wooden beams in the foreground suggest they are hauling a barge along a canal. The painting's loose brushstrokes and muted colors evoke the Impressionist style, creating a sense of tranquility in the scene. Robinson, a member of the American Impressionist movement, is known for his depictions of everyday life and the beauty of nature.