Les paysagistes. Le premier copie la nature
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows two artists sketching outdoors. They are in a simple natural setting. One artist is focused on his canvas, while the other mimics his pose. The scene is humorous. The artist used thin pencil strokes to convey texture and detail. The artwork is monochrome, which adds to its simplicity. It's interesting that the artist pokes fun at the idea of copying nature. To learn more about this type of artwork, look up the technique: lithography.
