Rodeurs
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a woman in a long, loose coat and headscarf. She’s leaning on a big rock, looking down at her hands. Behind her, a row of tall, narrow buildings with pointed roofs lines the street. The title *Rodeurs* means “beggars” in French, and the woman’s posture suggests she might be waiting or asking for something. The drawing is all in black and white, with thick lines that make her clothes look textured. Next, check out Realism to see how artists used everyday life as their subject.
