At the Home of the Woodcutters (Chez les bocherons)

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with two people sitting on a log near a small stream. Tall trees loom on the left, their branches tangled and dark. The ground is covered in dry leaves and roots, and the light comes from the right, casting soft shadows. The artist focused on rough textures—bark, grass, and the rough-hewn wood of the log. The lines feel hand-drawn and uneven, like a quick sketch rather than a polished drawing. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one used acid and needles to create these detailed lines.