The Broken Oar 1862

"The Broken Oar" is a pen and ink drawing on paper by the French artist Charles-François Daubigny, created in 1862. It depicts a small boat with a broken oar, carrying three figures. The drawing is characterized by Daubigny's loose and expressive style, capturing a fleeting moment of daily life on the river. The artist was known for his landscapes and scenes of rural life, often using a technique called "en plein air" which allowed him to capture the natural world directly from observation. The drawing is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.