Artwork
A Landscape with Three Figures and a Dog
A Landscape with Three Figures and a Dog is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Théodore Rousseau. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:by unknown hand, lower left verso in pen and black ink: [Not deciphered]
About this work
Overview
Théodore Rousseau’s drawing titled A Landscape with Three Figures and a Dog was executed in 1840. Rendered on laid paper, the work presents a natural scene populated by three human figures accompanied by a dog, set within a broader landscape view.
Technique & Style
The composition is realized with pen and brown ink, supplemented by gray‑toned graphite. Rousseau’s handling of line and shading creates atmospheric depth on the textured surface of laid paper, while the limited palette emphasizes form and tonal contrast rather than color.
History & Provenance
Created during the early phase of Rousseau’s career, the drawing reflects his interest in plein‑air observation that later defined his mature paintings. The piece remains documented as a 1840 work, though specific ownership records beyond its initial creation are not widely published.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Étienne Pierre Théodore Rousseau (French pronunciation:; 15 April 1812 – 22 December 1867) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.
