Cabin Boy Pulling the Rope (Le Mousse tirant le cordeau)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene by a body of water. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing a shoreline with tree-covered hills and a small sailboat on the water. The horizon divides the sky from the water. The etching uses fine lines to create textures in the water and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, with variations of sepia or black ink on a cream-colored background. A man stands on the bank of the water, and ducks float nearby. A small boat with a person inside is on the right. Reflections of hills and trees can be seen on the water.