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Tramp with Bundle (Le chemineau a la besace)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a side view of a landscape with a lone figure close to us, bent over and engaged in an activity. The horizon is positioned about one third from the top, with a silhouette of a village or buildings visible. The brushstrokes are linear and sketch-like, with cross-hatching for texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and tan, emphasizing the drawing's illustrative quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1914
Medium
drypoint and (etching?)
Dimensions
5103 × 2875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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