Girl with a Pitcher c. 1805 - 1810

"Girl with a Pitcher" is a pen and ink drawing by American artist Mather Brown, created between 1805 and 1810. The artwork depicts a young woman, likely a peasant girl, standing outdoors with a pitcher in hand. She is dressed in simple clothing and stands amidst a landscape with a tree and a distant church. This drawing exemplifies Brown's talent for capturing the details of everyday life and creating intimate portraits of ordinary people. The detailed rendering of the girl's figure and the surrounding landscape contributes to the artwork's realism and the viewer's connection to the subject matter.