Falling Leaves
1866
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
pastel
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A lone person stands under bare trees, watching a flock of sheep graze on a hillside. The trees have no leaves, and the ground looks dry. In the distance, a body of water stretches toward hills. Notice how the artist used soft, blended colors—no sharp lines. The pastel sticks and crayons make the scene look both rough and smooth at once. Try looking up pastel to see how artists use this messy, colorful medium.
