This is a drawing of figures engaged in agricultural activities. The scene shows an agrarian landscape with multiple figures standing and working amidst tall grass or crops. The foreground features a woman holding a sheaf of wheat, with two men at her side. Additional figures in the background are working the field. The drawing showcases detailed line work capturing the folds of clothing, texture of the foliage, and expressions of the figures. In the background are trees, distant hills, and fluffy clouds in a softly contoured sky, conveying a pastoral atmosphere of rural life.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1825
- Medium
- pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4704 × 3964 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original