Husking Bee, Island of Nantucket
Eastman Johnson, 1876
This painting by Eastman Johnson takes its nostalgic theme from rural Nantucket. A timeless evocation of agrarian peace and cooperation, it includes a woman discovering a red ear of corn, which, according to folk tradition, would allow her to kiss the person of her choice. This use of local subject matter combined with an international style was typical of American art around the time of the centennial.
| Artist | Eastman Johnson (American, 1824–1906) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 69.6 × 138.2 cm (27 3/8 × 54 3/8 in.) |
| Origin | Nantucket Island |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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