Siesta in the Country (Sieste dans la capagne)
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 forest scene with tall, thin trees framing the view. The ground has rocks and bushes, and the light filters through the branches. The lines are scratchy and dark, like someone drew fast with a sharp tool. The artist used a technique that leaves rough, textured marks—this isn’t paint, it’s ink pressed into the paper. The trees look twisted, almost like they’re reaching. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these bold, grainy lines.
