L'Ile aux Moines with Figure and Cart

Eugène Boudin, c. 1858

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon. On the horizon are faint lines suggesting buildings. On the right, a detailed pencil drawing features a person guiding two oxen pulling a cart. The background transitions from dense foliage to less distinct as it moves left. The drawing's fine pencil strokes capture details clearly, and the monochrome palette highlights shading and line work for a serene setting.
Artist
Eugène Boudin
Date
c. 1858
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
22.5 × 39.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon. On the horizon are faint lines suggesting buildings. On the right, a detailed pencil drawing features a person guiding two oxen pulling a cart. The background transitions from dense foliage to less distinct as it moves left. The drawing's fine pencil strokes capture details clearly, and the monochrome palette highlights shading and line work for a serene setting.

Eugène Boudin