Chestnut Vendors (Marchands de marrons)
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1878
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three women in a busy outdoor market. One sits with her back to us, another leans over a large basket, and the third stands, stirring something in a pot. The background has blurred figures, wagons, and simple buildings. The lines are loose and sketchy, with no color—just black and white. The title says it’s about selling chestnuts, a common street food. The artist used quick, rough strokes to capture movement and everyday life. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this style changed art.
