Cornfield c. 19th century

Editor: This is "Cornfield" by George Pike Nicholls, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. The monochrome and meticulous detail give it such a calm, pastoral feel, but there is a subtle sense of drama in the sky. What stands out to you in this piece? Curator: It whispers of a nostalgic journey, doesn’t it? It's like stepping into a half-remembered dream. The light seems to dance, doesn't it, across the field. The artist managed to freeze a moment of perfect imperfection. What do you think the sheep are dreaming about? Editor: Probably more grass! This was a lovely way to look at it. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Art is just another way of looking at the world, wouldn’t you agree?