Greniers indigenes et habitations a Akaroa, presqu'Ile de Banks
1860
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1860
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a small village with simple huts made of thatch and bamboo. People are gathered near the huts, some standing and others sitting on the ground. The background has tall trees and a body of water, giving a quiet, rural feel. The artist used only pencil on green paper, which makes the lines look soft and sketchy. This style was common in travel drawings of the time. Look up Realism next to see how artists focused on everyday life like this.
