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The Cowherdess, Eragny, 1886 (crayon)
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The Cowherdess, Eragny, 1886 (crayon)
XOS5885343 The Cowherdess, Eragny, 1886 (crayon) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 43.6x29.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Camille Pissarro
This drawing of a peasant girl seen from the back with her bodice cinched at the waist was a study for a figure who appeared in an oil painting, Vachere a Eragny, 1886, and later in a watercolour of a fan painted in 1890.)
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The Cowherdess, Eragny, 1886 (crayon) by Camille Pissarro captures the essence of rural life in 19th century France. This exquisite drawing depicts a young peasant girl from behind, her bodice cinched at the waist, as she tends to her daily tasks. Created as a study for Pissarro's larger oil painting titled Vachere a Eragny in the same year, this drawing showcases his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the beauty of everyday life. The figure portrayed here also reappears in a watercolor fan painted by Pissarro in 1890. Pissarro was one of the leading figures of Impressionism, an art movement that sought to depict fleeting moments and capture the effects of light on different subjects. His use of crayon in this piece adds depth and texture to the composition, highlighting his mastery over various mediums. The simplicity and elegance with which Pissarro portrays this cowherdess is truly remarkable. Her posture exudes grace and strength, while her attire reflects the fashion trends of rural France during that time period. This artwork not only serves as a beautiful representation of French countryside life but also provides insight into Pissarro's artistic process. It is through preparatory sketches like these that artists refine their ideas before executing them on larger canvases. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this print allows viewers to appreciate Pissarro's skillful draftsmanship up close. It serves as a testament to his contribution to both Impressionism and 19th-century art.
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