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Woman on the Road (La femme sur la route)

Camille Pissarro

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view from a raised vantage point. The horizon is high in the composition, bordered by rolling hills. The sky features expressive clouds. The color palette is mainly sepia or gray. A pathway extends inward surrounded by textured surfaces. A small figure is on the path, looking towards the distant hills. The brushstrokes vary in texture, with stippling and smoother areas creating depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching and aquatint with drypoint [posthumous impression]
Dimensions
4446 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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