Ode: "Bards of passion and of mirth" 1887

Will Hicock Low's "Ode: "Bards of passion and of mirth"" (1887) is a monochrome watercolor painting depicting a woman in a woodland setting. She stands with her bow and arrow, a hound at her side, observing a group of figures in the distance. The composition emphasizes the woman's solitude and contemplation, perhaps suggesting a reflection on the themes of art, nature, and creativity, as represented by the figures in the distance. The work is a beautiful example of Low's delicate, realistic style and its masterful use of light and shadow. The painting is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.