The artwork titled “A Little Nimrod” by artist James Tissot, created around the year 1882, is an oil painting on canvas. This piece belongs to the Realism movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene and playful scene in an autumnal park. A young boy, dressed in a whimsical outfit complete with a paper hat and a stick as a makeshift lance, sits victoriously on a chair resembling a steed, embodying the spirit of a small hunter or warrior. To the left and near his feet, two other children, adorned in animal skins, lie on the ground, perhaps pretending to be his prey. The ground is strewn with fall leaves, accentuating the season depicted. In the background, tall trees with golden foliage create a serene setting, and a woman is seen sitting on a bench, seemingly engrossed in her own world. The artist skillfully captures the innocence and imaginative play of childhood within a picturesque landscape.
