Rip Van Winkle 1833

Albertis del Orient Browere’s 1833 oil painting "Rip Van Winkle" depicts the moment when Rip returns to his village after a 20-year sleep. The scene is set outside a tavern with a crowd gathered around a man who appears to be Rip. The painting is a historically significant portrayal of the famous Washington Irving short story, capturing the wonder and astonishment of the villagers upon seeing Rip after so long. It is a work that embodies American folk tales and storytelling through the artistic lens of the 19th century. The painting is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.