In the Garden c. 1861 - 1897

"In the Garden," created by American artist Jessie Willcox Smith sometime between 1861 and 1897, depicts a mother and child in a verdant garden setting. Smith, renowned for her charming illustrations of children, captures a tender moment between the two figures. The use of soft pastel colors and meticulous brushwork creates a sense of warmth and intimacy. This artwork, like many of Smith's works, likely evoked a sense of nostalgia for the simpler pleasures of childhood. It is an example of the artist's distinctive style that often portrayed children engaged in everyday activities within idyllic surroundings.