This is a painting of a scene featuring figures in a historical context. There is a figure seated at the base of a tree looking upwards, another figure standing with a basket, and several figures in the background involved in activity. The figures are rendered in loose brushstrokes with a sketch-like quality, emphasizing movement and emotion. The standing figures carry or rest against objects that suggest labor or travel, such as baskets. The landscape is depicted in earthy tones, with a sparse quality that evokes a sense of hardship or toil.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1914/1919
- Medium
- black crayon and watercolor on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4172 × 3511 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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