Planche XI – Le Bûcheron (Plate XI – The Woodcutter)

Charles Nègre, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, André Jammes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a forest scene with dense trees filling the frame. The artwork features sketch-like brushstrokes creating a textured and fluid motion. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. There is a heavily shaded area at the base of the trees leading towards a winding path or stream. In the distance, a figure appears to move through the trees. The background fades towards an implied light source, possibly an open sky or clearing.