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The Mender
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The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mender

pen and black ink and gray wash over graphite heightened with white gouacheCamille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)/c. 1881

Description

Camille Pissarro used the French countryside and its inhabitants as the subject of his art throughout his career. He frequently depicted women sewing, often outdoors or seated beside a window, as seen in this drawing. He indicated the effects of natural light illuminating his subject with the notation "lumière" at the left margin of the drawing.

Provenance

(Kraushaar Galleries, New York, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Dimensions

15.1 × 10.2 cm

Movement / Period

Drawings

Accession No

1927.298

Official Citations

[The Cleveland Museum of Art Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

Drawings • France, 19th century • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries