The artwork entitled “How happy could I be with either,” created by John Gast in 1871 in the United States, is a lithograph measuring 50.6 by 33.6 centimeters.
This artwork depicts a tender scene of three children in a serene forest setting. Central to the composition is a young boy, seated on a tree stump, lost in contemplative thought as he gazes upwards. He is dressed in a light brown suit with a green bow tie and matching hat. Flanking him are two girls, both engaging with the boy. The girl on the left is dressed in a pink dress adorned with a red bow, holding a vine with leaves, while the girl on the right is attired in a grey dress with a red jacket and red headband. Their expressions and gestures suggest a sense of curiosity and affection. The background reveals a dense forest with lush foliage, evoking a sense of tranquility and introspection. The scene is meticulously detailed, reflecting the delicate and refined nature of 19th-century lithography.
