After the Bath 1891

"After the Bath" is a landscape painting by Edward Mitchell Bannister created in 1891. The painting depicts a rural scene with a farmhouse, a cart, a small pond, and several figures in the foreground. The painting captures a sense of tranquility and peace, reminiscent of the Barbizon School, with a focus on light and shadow. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the figures and the house arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Bannister, a prominent African-American artist, was known for his skill in capturing the beauty of nature. This painting reflects his ability to represent both the stillness and life of the rural landscape.