The Magrot House, Cuesmes
1880
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1880
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Magrot House, Cuesmes is a 1880 charcoal by Vincent van Gogh, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The Magrot House, Cuesmes is a graphite and charcoal drawing on wove paper. It depicts a small, two-story house with a sloping roof and two chimneys. The house has several windows, including a small attic window. The drawing is done in a simple, realistic style, with attention to detail in the architecture of the house. The drawing is characteristic of Vincent van Gogh's early work, which often featured landscapes and buildings. The use of graphite and charcoal gives the drawing a soft, muted quality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching.
