Study for 'La Batterie a Montfoucault' 1875

This pastel drawing, 'Study for 'La Batterie a Montfoucault,'' by Camille Pissarro, showcases the artist's fascination with the natural world. Created in 1875, it presents a serene countryside scene featuring a single white horse standing in a field, surrounded by trees. Pissarro, a leading figure in Impressionism, uses loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. The study is a preparatory work for Pissarro's larger painting, "La Batterie a Montfoucault," demonstrating his meticulous approach to his art.