The owner of the farm 1887

"The Owner of the Farm" (1887), a painting by Italian artist Silvestro Lega, depicts a woman tending to a large plant in a garden setting. The woman is dressed in a red skirt and black bodice, and her posture is relaxed, highlighting the everyday nature of her task. Lega's work is often categorized as Realism, a movement that sought to represent ordinary life with honesty and detail, capturing a snapshot of Italian rural life in the late 19th century. The painting is now located in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The artwork is a small yet captivating depiction of domestic life, showcasing the skillful brushwork and subtle colors of the artist.