The artwork, titled “Iced Coffee,” was created by Fairfield Porter in 1966 and falls under the Contemporary Realism art movement. It is a genre painting, which typically depicts scenes of everyday life.
In the artwork, we observe a tranquil domestic scene set in what appears to be a sunlit veranda or porch. A man and a young girl are seated in comfortable chairs, engrossed in their reading materials. The man, dressed casually in a short-sleeve orange checkered shirt, shorts, and white socks, reads from a book, while the girl, wearing a pink top, focuses intently on her reading. To the man’s left, on a small table, stands a glass of iced coffee, suggesting a relaxed and leisurely afternoon. The scene is adorned with a vase of flowers beside the girl, adding a touch of nature and vibrancy to the peaceful setting. The backdrop of the room hints at an expanse of greenery outside, further enhancing the serene and homely atmosphere. The overall composition captures a moment of quiet, everyday simplicity, characteristic of genre painting.
