Sleeping Field Worker
1842
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1842
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A tired man sits slumped against a tree, his head resting on his hand. He’s wearing simple clothes and boots, with a bag beside him. Behind him, a field stretches out with cows grazing and a woman walking in the distance. The sketch is mostly in shades of brown and gray, with some light areas where the sun hits the grass. The artist focused on the quiet moment of rest, not the grand scenery. The lines are loose but careful, showing the man’s worn clothes and the rough bark of the tree. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for their full collection.
