Who painted Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)?

Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1896.

Where can I see Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)?

Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)?

Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)?

Museum-quality prints of Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots)

Camille Pissarro , 1896

Peasants Carrying Sticks (Paysannes portant des fagots) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Peasants Carrying Sticks is a 1896 lithograph by Camille Pissarro, executed on zinc. The print depicts two women carrying bundles of sticks.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows two peasant women walking together, their faces obscured, dressed in simple, loose clothing. They traverse a rough, uneven terrain, conveying a sense of everyday rural life.

Technique & Style

Pissarro employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the women's movement, creating a sense of immediacy. The resulting image balances a sense of reality with a dreamy, unrefined quality.

History & Provenance

The print is a trial proof, suggesting it was part of Pissarro's experimental process. Created in 1896, it reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of lithography.