Allegory of the Peasant and Fortune (Le paysan et la fortune: Sujet allegorique)
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a lone peasant walking up a steep, rocky hill. In the distance, a small village sits on higher ground, with a few people scattered around. The sky is light and hazy, and the trees and bushes are sketched in fine, textured lines. The artist used a mix of delicate shading and sharp lines to show the rough terrain and the peasant’s worn clothes. The scene feels quiet and a little lonely, with the person’s back turned toward us. Want to learn more? Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint.
