In the Meadows c. 19th century

"In the Meadows" is an etching by American artist Stephen Parrish, executed in the 19th century. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this delicate print, which depicts a pastoral scene featuring a distant line of trees, a small farmhouse, and a single figure seated in a meadow. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner of the composition. Parrish's work is characterized by its meticulous detail and subtle use of light and shadow, creating a sense of tranquility and peace in this impressionistic landscape.