Peasant

Auguste Giraudon's Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman sitting on the ground, seen in profile with her full body visible. She is seated on a bundle of straw, with her knees bent and arms resting on them while holding an object. Her head is turned slightly downward, with her hair covered by a headscarf, leaving only part of her face visible. She is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt, a dark sleeveless dress or apron, a long skirt, and an apron over her lap. The background shows grass on the ground and dense foliage or vines against a wall, suggesting an outdoor setting. The image is in sepia tones.