Market at Pontoise (Marché a Pontoise)
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a busy market scene with people gathered around stalls. The figures are drawn quickly, with loose lines that blur faces and clothes. A woman in a long dress stands in the center, her back to us, while others crowd around tables piled with goods. The artist used rough, sketchy marks to suggest movement and life. This style was common in Impressionist work, which focused on capturing everyday moments. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.
