Mercato della verdura a Pontoise

Camille Pissarro, 1891

The artwork "Vegetable Market at Pontoise" is a vertical etching depicting a market scene. In the foreground, two women are present; one is seated, wearing a headscarf, and the other stands beside her holding a basket. They are surrounded by baskets filled with vegetables. The figures are rendered in a detailed, textured style, with shading and line work. In the background, a crowd of market-goers and vendors is visible. The composition contains many figures. The artist's initials "C.P." are on the lower left of the etching.
Artista
Camille Pissarro
Datazione
1891
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte su carta vergata
Dimensioni
25,4 × 20 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork "Vegetable Market at Pontoise" is a vertical etching depicting a market scene. In the foreground, two women are present; one is seated, wearing a headscarf, and the other stands beside her holding a basket. They are surrounded by baskets filled with vegetables. The figures are rendered in a detailed, textured style, with shading and line work. In the background, a crowd of market-goers and vendors is visible. The composition contains many figures. The artist's initials "C.P." are on the lower left of the etching.

Camille Pissarro