The artwork entitled “Berry Picker, Percé” was created by the esteemed artist Robert Harris in the year 1910. This piece, belonging to the Impressionism movement, exemplifies the artistic focus on light and color to depict a fleeting moment. The genre of the artwork is classified as a portrait, further emphasizing the portrayal of the human subject within the natural setting.
In the artwork, a young girl is depicted standing in a verdant meadow, with a backdrop of subtle, rolling hills and a softly blurred, pastoral landscape. She wears a hat and a dress of purple hue complemented by a white apron, suggesting her role as a berry picker. The girl holds a metal pail, presumably for gathering the berries. Her posture, with one hand on her hip, conveys a sense of casual confidence or perhaps momentary pause during her task. The brushwork and color palette capture the luminosity and tranquility of the scene, characteristic of the Impressionist approach. The overall composition conveys a serene and idyllic rural life, frozen in a moment that highlights both natural beauty and human presence.
