The Drinking Pool (man in cart with oxen at pool) (1895)

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Edward Mitchell Bannister's 1895 painting "The Drinking Pool" captures the serene beauty of a pastoral scene, suffused with subtle, dappled light and rich earthy tones. In this gently evocative work, Bannister shows a man in a rustic cart drawn by a pair of oxen stopping by a tranquil pool to allow the animals a drink. The background features cozy, white-walled cottages surrounded by lush vegetation, suggesting a peaceful rural community. Tall trees frame the scene, their foliage glowing under what appears to be the soft light of early morning or late afternoon.This painting's impressionistic style, with its loose brushwork and emphasis on light and atmosphere, conveys a sense of momentary peace and the simple pleasures of rural life. Bannister's use of light not only highlights the natural beauty of the landscape but also gently guides the viewer's eye across the various elements of the composition, from the reflective surface of the water to the subtle forms of the houses in the distance."The Drinking Pool" is a masterful example of Bannister's skill in creating landscapes that communicate both the beauty of the natural world and a profound sense of quietude and harmony.

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Edward Mitchell Bannister (November 2, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was an oil painter of the American Barbizon school. Born in Canada, he spent his adult life in New England in the United States. There, along with his wife Christiana Carteaux Bannister, he was a prominent member of African-American cultural and political communities, such as the Boston abolition movement. Bannister received national recognition after he won a first prize in painting at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. He was also a founding member of the Providence Art Club and the Rhode Island School of Design.