Farm with Large Tree (La ferme au grand arbre)

About this work

This drawing shows a quiet farmhouse sitting on a hill, with a big tree right in front of it. The tree’s branches stretch across the top, while the house has a simple roof and a small chimney. In the foreground, a fence and a few rocks lead your eye toward the scene. The lines are scratchy and detailed, giving everything texture. Notice how the artist used tiny marks to build up shadows and light—this makes the grass and tree bark look almost real. The sky is just a smooth wash of tone, keeping focus on the land below. Want to see how artists like this built up layers in their prints? Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint.