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Compositional study of harvesters in a landscape, c. 1893
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Compositional study of harvesters in a landscape, c. 1893
1217685 Compositional study of harvesters in a landscape, c. 1893 (pen and dark ink over black chalk, faintly squared in black chalk) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 23.3x30.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23085062
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
Composition Compositional Harvest Harvesters Haystack Labourers Pitchfork Westernart Labourer
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This print showcases Camille Pissarro's "Compositional study of harvesters in a landscape" from 1893. The artwork, created with pen and dark ink over black chalk, offers a glimpse into the artist's meticulous process. Measuring at 23.3x30.4 cm, this piece is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford in the UK. Pissarro, a renowned French Impressionist painter, masterfully captures the essence of rural life through his depiction of labourers working in a picturesque countryside setting. The composition features both male and female workers toiling amidst haystacks and fields, their figures gracefully integrated into the natural surroundings. Through delicate lines and faintly squared markings done in black chalk, Pissarro meticulously constructs this study of harvesters. His attention to detail allows us to witness his exploration of various elements such as light, form, and perspective. This drawing serves as an invaluable insight into Pissarro's artistic process and provides art enthusiasts with an opportunity to appreciate his skillful rendering of everyday scenes. It beautifully encapsulates the laborious yet harmonious relationship between humans and nature. As we gaze upon this remarkable sketch by one of history's most celebrated artists, we are transported back to late 19th-century France where hardworking individuals shaped their landscapes while finding solace within them—a testament to both human resilience and our deep connection with nature itself.
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