The Young Peasant Woman
1863
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Young Peasant Woman is a 1863 ink by Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, tangled forest with thick trees and a small clearing. The branches twist together, blocking most of the light. In the distance, a faint building or house sits near the edge of the trees, barely visible. The whole scene is drawn in black lines on a light background, giving it a scratchy, textured look. The date "25 mai 63" (May 25, 1863) is written in the corner, hinting this was made over 150 years ago. The artist used a technique that creates fine, detailed lines—likely to capture the mood of the woods. Look up etching to see how artists like this one carved their designs into metal plates.
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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