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Le Joug

Pierre-Eugène Vibert

1899

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Joug is a 1899 ink by Pierre-Eugène Vibert, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre-Eugène Vibert
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a lithograph in green on light brown wove paper, titled "Le Joug." The scene shows a person standing in front of a wall, with a large object on their back. The object appears to be a heavy weight or a bundle of some sort. The person is dressed in simple clothing, and their facial expression is not clearly visible. The background of the image is a plain wall, with no other objects or details visible. The overall mood of the image is one of quiet contemplation, with the person seemingly lost in thought. The use of green ink on light brown paper creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer's attention to the person and their burden. This lithograph is a notable example of the artist's work, and it can be found at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.