The Truants

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870, circa 1870

The painting shows an enormous tree with a hollowed base where two people, potentially young boys, are taking shelter. The boys sit together in the hollow base of the tree, one appearing to read a piece of paper. They both have light skin and wear hats and warm clothing. To the left, a small box sits at the base of the tree, and beyond that is a wooden barrel that appears to be attached to a sled. The ground surrounding the tree is covered with snow, with small brown patches peeking out. It is surrounded by more small brown trees, and in the background near the top right corner are distant blue mountains and small gray and red houses. The sky is pale blue behind the leafless branches.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870
Datazione
circa 1870
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su cartone telato
Dimensioni
59,37 × 68,58 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The painting shows an enormous tree with a hollowed base where two people, potentially young boys, are taking shelter. The boys sit together in the hollow base of the tree, one appearing to read a piece of paper. They both have light skin and wear hats and warm clothing. To the left, a small box sits at the base of the tree, and beyond that is a wooden barrel that appears to be attached to a sled. The ground surrounding the tree is covered with snow, with small brown patches peeking out. It is surrounded by more small brown trees, and in the background near the top right corner are distant blue mountains and small gray and red houses. The sky is pale blue behind the leafless branches.

Amerikanische Malerei 1865–1870