The Cabin
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1877
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small, weathered cabin with a tree growing right up against it. In front, a cow sits on a patch of grass, looking calm. The ground is rough and uneven, with scattered hay near the cabin’s door. The artist used fine lines to show texture—notice how the tree bark and wood planks look almost three-dimensional. This style fits the Realism movement. Next, look up Realism to see how artists focused on everyday scenes like this.
