Girl in Peasant Costume
1888
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes, standing in a field. She wears a wide-brimmed hat, a dark jacket, and a long skirt, holding a basket in one hand. The background is fuzzy with trees, bushes, and a fence, but the focus is on her figure. The sketch uses loose, sketchy lines that make it feel quick and alive—like a snapshot. The artist didn’t smooth out the details, which gives it a rough, real look. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
