Rainstorm—Cider Mill at Redding, Connecticut 1840

George Harvey's "Rainstorm—Cider Mill at Redding, Connecticut" (1840) is a watercolor painting depicting a rural scene in Connecticut. The painting showcases a cider mill, a large wooden structure, partially obscured by a large tree, as rain falls from the sky. The scene is filled with detail, from the figures working at the mill to the pile of apples in the foreground, capturing the everyday life of a rural community. This work exemplifies Harvey's fascination with depicting the American landscape and the life of its inhabitants. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to this captivating portrayal of 19th-century American rural life.