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Farmers Shucking Corn [recto]

Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr.

1875

charcoal

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Farmers Shucking Corn [recto] is a 1875 charcoal by Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr., a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Perry, Enoch Wood, Jr.
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a farmer shucking corn, with a woman sitting nearby. The farmer is wearing a hat and has a bushy beard, while the woman is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and a skirt. Both figures are surrounded by piles of corn husks and ears of corn. The background of the sketch is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be a rustic outdoor setting. The sketch is rendered in charcoal on wove paper, with bold lines and expressive shading. The artist has captured the textures of the corn husks and the rough clothing of the farmer and woman. The overall effect is one of rustic simplicity and earthy beauty. For more information on the artist's technique, look up the term "cross-hatching".