Groupe de paysans (Group of Peasants)
1899
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1899
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Groupe de paysans (Group of Peasants) is a 1899 ink by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three people in a field, drawn in loose, quick lines. The figures are simple shapes—one sits, one leans on a stick, and another stands nearby. The background is just a few scattered trees and bushes, all in black against a light, textured paper. The artist used a mix of etching and glueing paper (called *chine collé*) to build up the image. This method lets ink sit in the lines while the paper adds texture. Next, look up lithography to see how this printmaking process works.
