Who painted Woman Working in a Garden?

Woman Working in a Garden was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1866.

Where can I see Woman Working in a Garden?

Woman Working in a Garden is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman Working in a Garden?

Woman Working in a Garden is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Woman Working in a Garden?

Museum-quality prints of Woman Working in a Garden are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Woman Working in a Garden

Camille Pissarro , 1866

Woman Working in a Garden is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: lower right artist's stamp: C.P. (Lugt Supp.613e); verso: at upper left in blue pencil in later hand: 149; at center in graphite in later hand: various numerical annotations [crossed out] / UL 29-37; at lower center and lower right in graphite in later hand: [indecipherable]
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Woman Working in a Garden is a drawing created by Camille Pissarro in 1866 using watercolor over black chalk on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman bent over, tending to a garden surrounded by lush plants and trees, evoking a sense of quiet and naturalness.

Technique & Style

Pissarro's use of watercolor over black chalk on wove paper results in a light, sketchy quality, characterized by soft colors and loose brushstrokes, with a textured, aged appearance.

Context

The work reflects Pissarro's early exploration of capturing everyday life and natural settings, a theme that would become a hallmark of his oeuvre.