Peasants and Cows [recto]

1877

Eugène Boudin

Associated Names
Eugène Boudin

Artist, French, 1824 - 1898

The image is a drawing of various sketches on a page. There are roughly sketched outlines of figures engaged in different actions throughout the page. The drawing includes seated and standing positions, with flowing lines suggesting movement of clothing. In the lower section, a cow is depicted standing next to one of the figures. The drawing is done with light pencil work, creating a spontaneous and quick sketching style, capturing fleeting moments or ideas. The overall composition is loose and sketch-like, rather than a finished piece.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

Bottom of the Waterfall at Crepin [verso]

Eugène Boudin

1877


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christian Humann; The Christian Humann Foundation, Paris, 1981; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 77; lower right in graphite: S. Gs.; center verso in graphite: bas de la cascade de Crépin

Wikidata ID

Q64560191

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