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Peasant Woman in a Field

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This evocative painting captures a solitary peasant woman standing in a vast field, wrapped in humble, earth-toned garments that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The artist’s brushwork is textured and soft, creating a tender impression of rural life that feels both intimate and expansive. The woman, her face partially obscured by a headscarf, seems caught in a moment of quiet reflection or weary pause, holding a piece of cloth or a garment close to her chest. Behind her, other figures labor in the distance, their forms blurred into the landscape, emphasizing the solitude and dignity of the central figure. The muted palette of browns, greens, and grays evokes the raw, unembellished beauty of the countryside under a brooding, overcast sky, lending the scene a contemplative mood.

Peasant Woman in a Field

Camille Pissarro

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1882

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1851 × 3544 px
480 × 880 mm

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