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L'Ile aux Moines with Figure and Cart

Eugène Boudin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon. On the horizon are faint lines suggesting buildings. On the right, a detailed pencil drawing features a person guiding two oxen pulling a cart. The background transitions from dense foliage to less distinct as it moves left. The drawing's fine pencil strokes capture details clearly, and the monochrome palette highlights shading and line work for a serene setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1858
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
5246 × 2875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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