Girl Playing Croquet 1835 - 1904

"Girl Playing Croquet" is a watercolor on paper by British artist William Stephen Coleman, dated between 1835 and 1904. The artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, captures a young girl in a black dress playing croquet in a garden setting. The painting exemplifies Coleman's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the realistic portrayal of the girl's clothing, the surrounding foliage, and the croquet equipment. This charming and evocative piece offers a glimpse into Victorian-era leisure activities and provides a testament to Coleman's skillful depiction of everyday life.