Goose Girl (Gardeuse d'oies)

Camille Pissarro, 1888

This image shows a natural scene with a body of water in the foreground and geese swimming. To the left, a figure is seated under a large tree, apparently caring for the geese, while another tree is on the right. In the background, there are rolling hills and scattered trees. The scene is detailed using fine lines and hatching strokes to depict textures like trees and grass. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of brown, creating a calm and earthy tone.
Artist
Camille Pissarro
Date
1888
Type
Print
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
14 × 19.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows a natural scene with a body of water in the foreground and geese swimming. To the left, a figure is seated under a large tree, apparently caring for the geese, while another tree is on the right. In the background, there are rolling hills and scattered trees. The scene is detailed using fine lines and hatching strokes to depict textures like trees and grass. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of brown, creating a calm and earthy tone.

Camille Pissarro