Girl with Basket c. 1888

Alice Pike Barney's "Girl with Basket" (c. 1888) depicts a young girl, dressed in a white cap and red scarf, standing on a beach with a large basket in her hand. The painting captures the moment of a young woman carrying out the simple task of carrying a basket, conveying a sense of quiet solitude against the backdrop of the vast ocean. Barney's oil on canvas painting utilizes a realist style, capturing the details of the girl's features, clothing, and the texture of the basket. The overall composition evokes a feeling of tranquility and simplicity, suggesting the artist's interest in depicting everyday moments of life.