The Newborn

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon,

This is a drawing of two figures carrying a calf on a branch-like stretcher. The drawing features two elongated, sketchy figures standing apart, facing away from each other, each holding an end of a horizontal branch. Upon this branch lies the outline of a calf, suggesting it is being transported by these looming figures. The figures wear hats and loose clothing, their forms subtly suggested by soft graphite or charcoal strokes against a pale blue paper. This sketching technique gives the drawing an impression of gentle movement and fluid action, primarily using simple lines and minimal detail. The overall composition is balanced by the symmetry of the two figures' poses, and the drawing captures a calm and muted rustic atmosphere.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal on blue laid paper
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 26.6 × 42.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two figures carrying a calf on a branch-like stretcher. The drawing features two elongated, sketchy figures standing apart, facing away from each other, each holding an end of a horizontal branch. Upon this branch lies the outline of a calf, suggesting it is being transported by these looming figures. The figures wear hats and loose clothing, their forms subtly suggested by soft graphite or charcoal strokes against a pale blue paper. This sketching technique gives the drawing an impression of gentle movement and fluid action, primarily using simple lines and minimal detail. The overall composition is balanced by the symmetry of the two figures' poses, and the drawing captures a calm and muted rustic atmosphere.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon