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Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)

Camille Pissarro

1896

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

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Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) is a 1896 ink by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Camille Pissarro
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two women walking side by side, each carrying a bundle of sticks on their backs. Their clothes are simple and loose, and their faces are blurred. The ground looks rough, with small rocks and uneven paths under their feet. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement, almost like a hurried drawing. The scene feels real but also a little dreamy, as if the women are just going about their daily routine. Want to learn more? Check out lithography to see how artists like this made prints.