Fishing for Crayfish (Les pecheurs d'ecrevisses)
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 sketch shows two people bent over in a marshy area, surrounded by tall reeds and thick bushes. One holds a long pole, while the other reaches into the water. The background has rolling hills and a few distant trees. The artist used a scratchy, textured line to create the scene, giving it a rough, almost sketchy feel. This style highlights the natural chaos of the setting. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how this method works.
