A Donkey in the Field
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a donkey standing in a field of tall, wild grass. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried strokes. The donkey’s shape is simple but clear, with a few birds flying in the background. The artist focused on movement and light, using dark lines against a lighter background. It looks like a quick study rather than a finished painting. Look up Charles François Daubigny to see more of his work.
