Caravan with Covered Wagons Resting [recto]
1861
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Caravan with Covered Wagons Resting [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5a827c4a7f560cf2/full.webp)
1861
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people resting by a campfire. Some sit on the ground, others stand or walk around. Wagons with big wheels are parked nearby. The scene looks dusty and warm, with quick brushstrokes and light colors. The artist used loose lines and soft watercolor to capture movement. It feels like a fast, rough sketch of daily life. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists mix paint and water for this effect.
![Soldiers and Cannon [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/10871d9b29da5261/thumb.webp)
