Children with bagpipe 1872

"Children with Bagpipe" is an oil painting by Italian artist Gerolamo Induno, created in 1872. The painting depicts two children, a boy and a girl, standing on a stone pathway overlooking a distant town. The boy, dressed in traditional attire, plays a bagpipe while the girl points towards the horizon. The painting is a charming depiction of childhood innocence and the beauty of rural life in 19th century Italy. Induno, known for his genre scenes and portraits, captures the intimacy of the moment through the realistic details and subtle light. The painting measures 66 x 52 cm and is a notable work from Induno's prolific career.