Farmstead on the Bank of a River 1796

"Farmstead on the Bank of a River" is a watercolor painting by renowned English artist Thomas Rowlandson, completed in 1796. This picturesque landscape captures a tranquil rural scene, featuring a farmstead nestled along a riverbank. Rowlandson's signature style is evident in the delicate washes of color and the playful depiction of daily life, with figures tending to livestock and a boat navigating the river. This artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the bucolic English countryside of the late 18th century.