Child's Funeral in Russia
1906
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1906
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows three people carrying a coffin. The ground is muddy, and the sky has light clouds. In the background, a village with small houses and a few people walking or riding horses. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the weight of the coffin and the tired bodies. The scene feels quiet and heavy, even though there’s no color. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines like this.
