At the Fountain
1916
Ernst Schiess captures a lively, sun-dappled rural scene where daily chores meet playful moments in this 1916 post-impressionist work. In the foreground, a chicken pecks at the dusty ground while a figure in blue dashes across the yard, contrasting with the women gathered around the well—one bending over her work, another standing tall in white, and a third resting quietly in the shadows. The loose, expressive brushstrokes bring the countryside to life, making the scene feel more like a warm, fleeting memory than a rigid photograph.
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