Green Idleness 1907

"Green Idleness" is a landscape painting by Willard Metcalf completed in 1907. The painting depicts a serene scene of a meandering stream winding through a verdant meadow, with a large tree standing prominently in the foreground. The bright, dappled sunlight and fluffy clouds in the sky evoke a sense of tranquil peace, characteristic of Metcalf's Impressionistic style. The artist captured the idyllic beauty of nature, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This artwork is currently in a private collection.