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Paysanne bêchant (Peasant Laboring)

Camille Pissarro

1890

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Paysanne bêchant (Peasant Laboring) is a 1890 graphite by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Camille Pissarro
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a peasant laboring in a field, with a small village visible in the background. The peasant is shown from behind, bent over and digging with a tool. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the peasant's dark clothing contrasting with the lighter tones of the field and village. In the foreground, the peasant's labor is the central focus, while the village in the background adds a sense of context and setting. The use of muted colors creates a somber and introspective mood. The artist's use of etching and aquatint techniques adds texture and depth to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the peasant's labor. For more works like this, explore the Impressionism movement.