The Cornell Farm
- Artist
- Edward Hicks
- Date
- 1848
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Animal painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Art
"The Cornell Farm" is a charming example of Naïve art (primitivism), showcasing Edward Hicks's distinctive folk art style. Painted on canvas with oil paints, the scene captures a idyllic rural setting with meticulous detail and vibrant colors. Hicks, also a noted Christian minister of the Quaker Society of Friends, often depicted pastoral life and engages viewers with a sense of simplicity and sincerity. Though not primarily an animal painting, the artwork subtly incorporates farm animals, emphasizing harmony with nature.
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- An Indian Summer View of the Farm & Stock of James C. Cornell by Edward Hicks
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