Le Vigneron
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows an older man standing in a puddle, wearing a long coat and pants. His face is wrinkled, and he looks down at the ground. Behind him, a faint cityscape with buildings and trees is barely visible. The title under the drawing, *Le Vigneron*, means "the vineyard worker," but he’s dressed more like a city dweller. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture his tired expression. Next, check out Realism to see how artists focused on everyday life instead of idealized scenes.
