Peasant with a Wheelbarrow
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a person in simple clothes pushing a wheelbarrow down a narrow path. The background has rough stone walls and trees, drawn with quick, sketchy lines. Light falls unevenly, making some areas darker than others. The artist focused on everyday work, not fancy scenes. The rough texture of the lines makes the whole image feel quick and real. Look up Jean-François Millet to see more of his drawings of rural life.
