Peasant with Sack
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant with Sack is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, depicting Peasant, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man bent over, hoisting a heavy sack on his back. The rough lines and deep shadows make the weight feel real. See how his hands grip the sack’s ropes? The paper has a bumpy texture from being handmade. Edouard Eckman only made one print in 1621. That’s all we know about him. His name appears on this work alone. It’s a woodcut. Watch how light hits the man’s back to show his effort.
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