The artwork, entitled “Farm Boy,” was created by George Harvey and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. It is classified under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork portrays a young farm boy engrossed in an activity, with his attention focused intently on his hands. He is clothed in a white shirt with sleeves rolled up, a brown vest, and a cap, which gives a rustic aura encompassing the agrarian lifestyle of the era depicted. The boy’s facial expression suggests concentration and diligence. The overall composition exudes simplicity and humility, capturing the essence of rural life, reflecting the Romanticism movement’s affinity for nature and everyday life. The sketch quality of the artwork lends it a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, characteristic of a study.
