Taking Sunflower to Teacher

The artwork Taking Sunflower to Teacher is a painting created in 1875 by Winslow Homer. It is part of the collection of the Georgia Museum of Art. The painting, sized at 0.157 meters in width and 0.194 meters in height, depicts a young Black boy, presumably a student, holding a large sunflower. He is dressed in worn clothing and sits against a dark green background, possibly representing foliage. A monarch butterfly rests on his shoulder, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene. The boy's contemplative expression suggests a sense of anticipation or perhaps a moment of quiet reflection before presenting the sunflower, likely to his teacher.