Claude's Farm
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene with a lone figure sitting on a hillside. The person wears a wide-brimmed hat and seems to be resting. In the background, a small house with a sloped roof sits among trees and rolling hills under a soft sky. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest movement in the trees and grass. The brown ink and wash give it a warm, earthy feel—like a sketch made on the spot. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
