Two Peasants

Daniel Ridgway Knight

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of two individuals captured from head to toe. The woman on the left is depicted walking, with her body slightly turned towards the viewer. Her facial features are drawn, showing a serene expression with a gentle smile, and her hair is partially covered by a scarf or headwrap. She is wearing a long flowing dress with a fabric draped around her shoulders, and her right hand is holding the edge of the dress near her thigh, while her left hand holds a stick or rope. The man next to her appears to be in a relaxed walking position, looking slightly downward. His facial features are drawn with a focused and attentive expression, and he wears a hat. He is dressed in a loose-fitting shirt, jacket, and trousers. He holds a similar stick or rope in his hands. The piece has a simple and neutral background, featuring the artist's signature in the bottom right corner, and a small crescent shape drawn towards the upper right corner.