The Farmers Home – Summer (1867) by Currier and Ives

The Farmers Home - Summer - Currier and Ives - 1867

Artwork Information

TitleThe Farmers Home - Summer
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1867
Art MovementRomanticism

About The Farmers Home - Summer

“The Farmers Home – Summer,” created by Currier and Ives in 1867, is a landscape artwork that falls under the Romanticism art movement. The scenery depicted in the artwork captures a tranquil rural scene characterized by an idyllic, pastoral way of life.

The artwork portrays a serene, summer day at a countryside farmhouse. A white two-story house stands prominently at the left, surrounded by lush trees that accentuate the tranquility of nature. In the foreground, a winding dirt path leads to the house, where one can observe people engaging in routine daily activities. The right side of the artwork showcases a barn and a horse-drawn carriage, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle. The sky above is a blend of soft hues, suggesting the transition from day to evening, casting a warm and peaceful glow over the entire scene. The overall ambiance captures the essence of rural domestic tranquility amidst the beautiful natural surroundings.

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