Man Foraging (L'homme au fourrage)
1874
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man bent over, gathering something from the ground. The trees around him are drawn with quick, tangled lines, like they’re moving in the wind. His hat sits low on his head, and his coat looks heavy—maybe it’s cold. The artist used scratching and shading to make the lines look rough and alive. This style was popular in the 1800s when artists focused on emotion and nature. Check out etching, drypoint to see how this print was made.
