Reward of Merit

John Cheney

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of children playing and walking in an outdoor setting next to a village. The scene captures a group of children engaged in various activities outside. On the left side, some children are sitting and walking, while in the center and right side, others are playing a game that seems to involve a ball. The background features a village with distinct buildings, including one with a steeple and a clock tower. Trees frame the scene, with a canopy of leaves on the upper left and a line of tall, conical trees along a pathway on the right. The ground appears textured and lined, adding depth to the landscape.