The School Belles 1877

"The School Belles" is an 1877 oil painting by Frederick Morgan (c.1850 - 1927). The painting depicts a group of young women in elegant dresses, likely on their way to or from a school or social event, as they cross a bridge surrounded by lush foliage. The artist captures the lightheartedness and vibrancy of youth, highlighting the romanticism of the era through the depiction of nature and the graceful figures of the women. The painting is a good example of the genre of Victorian genre painting, which focused on everyday life and social customs.