Harvesting, New England by Aaron Draper Shattuck

Harvesting, New England c. 1866

aarondrapershattuck

drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Harvesting, New England" is a pencil drawing by Aaron Draper Shattuck, created around 1866. The artwork depicts a rural scene of New England farm life, capturing a group of individuals harvesting crops. Shattuck's detailed yet minimalist style emphasizes the daily toil of farming, rendering the figures with a sense of realism. This piece offers a glimpse into 19th-century rural America, showcasing the artist's keen observation of his surroundings.