“The Meadows, Gloucester, New Jersey” by Thomas Eakins, created between 1882 and 1883, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Realism art movement. This landscape genre artwork is housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The artwork presents a serene and expansive rural landscape. Dominated by lush greenery, the scene features an assortment of trees, shrubs, and grasses in varying shades of green. In the foreground, a gently flowing stream subtly divides the meadow. To the right, a small group of cows graze peacefully, adding a sense of tranquility to the overall composition. The midground houses a humble structure partially obscured by trees, providing a picturesque backdrop that enhances the sense of depth. The sky is rendered in soft, muted tones, suggesting an overcast day, contributing to the overall mood of quiet stillness and natural beauty.
