Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves

Thomas Hewes Hinckley

Created:
Movement:
1851
Realism
key Notes:
Animal Realism, Rural Landscape
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Dimensions:
33 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. (84.5 x 102.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves by Thomas Hewes Hinckley

Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves, painted in 1851 by Thomas Hewes Hinckley, is an exemplary work of American animal painting, executed in oil on canvas. Hinckley, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of animals, captures the intricate interaction between wildlife and agricultural settings in this piece. The painting reflects the 19th-century American interest in rural life and the natural world, a theme prevalent in Hinckley's oeuvre. Hinckley's work is significant for its contribution to the genre of animal painting, which was gaining popularity in the United States during this period. His ability to render animals with lifelike precision and emotional depth earned him recognition among his contemporaries. This painting not only showcases Hinckley's technical skill but also provides insight into the socio-economic context of rural America in the mid-19th century.

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Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves by Thomas Hewes Hinckley

Created in 1851, "Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves" by Thomas Hewes Hinckley is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's skill in animal depiction and attention to detail, characteristic of the 19th-century American genre painting style. The artwork captures a rural scene with a focus on the naturalistic portrayal of rats amidst harvested barley, reflecting the period's interest in pastoral and agricultural themes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Rats amongst the Barley Sheaves