Farmers and Fisherman Working
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1750
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two people bent over in a field, working with long tools. One looks like they’re harvesting something, while the other leans forward with a stick. The lines are quick and rough, almost like a hurried note. The background is just a plain, light-colored paper with no extra details. The artist left out most details, focusing on the movement of the workers. Their clothes and tools are simple, but the posture tells a story of hard labor. Next, look up Francesco Guardi to see how his other works compare.
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