The artwork entitled “Maud Muller” was created by John Gast in 1868 in the United States. This lithograph belongs to the genre of literary painting.
The artwork depicts a young woman, Maud Muller, in a pastoral setting. She stands in the foreground, resting on a large farming implement, possibly a rake, while looking pensively into the distance. Maud wears a purple dress, a white scarf, and a straw hat adorned with a red ribbon, suggesting a blend of modesty and subtle elegance. Her attire, though charming, shows signs of wear, indicating a life of labor. Behind her, the scene expands into a verdant landscape with rolling fields and a rustic path leading to a background where oxen pull a cart. The serene countryside, bathed in soft light, evokes a sense of calm and simplicity, characteristic of rural life in 19th-century America. The composition, with its careful attention to detail and use of light and color, imbues the scene with a poignant and contemplative atmosphere.
