The Picnic Excursion
1869
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1869
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a group of people on a grassy field near a covered wagon. Some women stand or sit while others ride inside the wagon. A small dog lies in the grass, and a man stands holding a stick. Everyone wears old-fashioned clothes, and the scene looks busy but relaxed. Notice the wagon’s big wooden wheels and the way the artist drew the folds in the women’s dresses. The lines are simple but full of movement. If you like this style, look up Realism next.
