Daniel Ridgway Knight
1839–1924 · American · 25 artworks
RealismNaturalistic lightDetailed rendering of figuresPastoral scenesEmphasis on textureWarm color palettes
artist bio
Daniel Ridgway Knight was an American artist who spent much of his career in France. He is best known for his paintings of peasant women in rural settings, capturing scenes of everyday life with a focus on natural light and detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Knight's work allows students to understand Realist principles, particularly the depiction of ordinary life and the use of light to create atmosphere. Students can also learn about composition and how to convey narrative through visual elements.
related: Jean-Francois Millet, Jules Breton, Rosa Bonheur
25 artworks
The little gardener
1887
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Hailing the ferry
1888
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Coffee in the Garden
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The Pet Dove
1895
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Madeleine in An Wheat Field
1907
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Three women in a landscape
1881
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The meeting
1888
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Chrysanthemums
1898
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Reverie
1866
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A Passing Conversation
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In winter
1880
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Bereavement
1882
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The Grass Cutter
1895
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Girl Picking Poppies
1898
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Girl by a stream, Flanders
1890
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The Shepherdess of Rolleboise
1896
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Julia Gathering Roses
1900
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The First Grief
1892
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A Maid in Her Garden
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Two Women Fishing
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Brittany Girl Fishing
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Maria on the Terrace Rolleboise
1895
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Spring Blossoms
1896
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Gossips
1897
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The Days Catch
1900
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