Landscape c. 1875

This pencil drawing, "Landscape," by Léon Richet (1847-1907), depicts a peaceful rural scene. The artist utilizes subtle shading to create depth and texture in the landscape, with a focal point on a winding path leading towards a distant village. The church steeple in the village is barely visible in the distance, highlighting the open space of the field. This picturesque drawing captures the quiet beauty of the French countryside, a common theme in Richet's oeuvre. The artwork is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.