Three Peasants 1800 - 1900

"Three Peasants" is an anonymous graphite drawing from the 19th century, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing captures a fleeting moment in time, showcasing the figures of three peasants in a simple, yet expressive style. The artist's use of graphite creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the folds of the figures' clothing and the rough surfaces of their surroundings. The subject matter, peasant life, was a common theme in 19th-century art, and this anonymous drawing exemplifies the style and subject matter of that era.