Farm Pets 1889

William Sidney Cooper’s *Farm Pets* depicts a young woman standing on a dirt path near a stone barn in a pastoral landscape. The scene is bathed in soft light, highlighting the woman’s white dress and the small, lively farm animals around her. Cooper, known for his detailed depictions of animals, expertly portrays the gentle interactions between the woman and her charges, evoking a sense of tranquility and rural charm. The painting, characteristic of the late 19th-century artistic style, embodies a sense of rural idyll and a connection to nature.