“The Farmer’s Kitchen” is an oil-on-canvas artwork created in 1934 by the artist Ivan Albright. This work belongs to the Magic Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 91.5 x 76.5 cm. The artwork is currently located at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, United States.
The artwork depicts an elderly woman seated in what appears to be a rustic kitchen setting. She is dressed in a detailed, floral-patterned apron over a dotted blouse, and she holds a bowl and a bunch of radishes in her hands. The intricate detailing of the textures in her clothing, the wrinkles on her hands and face, and the domestic objects surrounding her, including a traditional stove, reflect the Magic Realism style. The woman’s expression, the composition, and the cluttered yet intimate environment convey a profound narrative of rural life. The muted tones of the background and the more vibrant details in the foreground draw attention to the subject, creating a poignant and immersive scene.
