St Genevieve 1887

"St Genevieve," painted in 1887 by Charles Sprague Pearce, depicts a young woman standing in a field, her head tilted upwards in prayer. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with a small village in the background and a flock of sheep grazing in the foreground. The figure of St. Genevieve, dressed in simple clothing, is rendered with a sense of serenity and devotion. This work is a quintessential example of the religious and realist art style of the late 19th century. The use of muted colors and soft lighting creates a contemplative mood, emphasizing the spiritual nature of the subject matter.