Curatorial Narrative The subject matter of “Untitled (man on horseback, woman on foot driving cattle)” by Edward Mitchell Bannister, created in 1880, places it within the realm of American Realism, a movement that sought to capture the everyday lives and landscapes of the nation. The artist’s use of impasto brushwork imbues the painting with a tactile quality, suggesting the rough-hewn textures of the rustic landscape. Greens and browns dominate the palette, recalling the rolling hills and fertile fields of New England’s countryside, while blues and whites introduce a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective.As “Untitled” is scaled up to 60×44 inches, its spatial rhythm becomes more pronounced, with the expansive sweep of the landscape unfolding like a tapestry. The chromatic structure, initially grounded by earthy tones, begins to vibrate with an underlying blue undertone, introducing a sense of luminosity and airiness that reson