Woman Sitting on the Floor 1890

"Woman Sitting on the Floor" is a pastel drawing created by Camille Pissarro in 1890. The piece depicts a woman in a simple blue dress and white shirt, seated with her legs outstretched and her head turned to the side. Pissarro’s interest in the working class and everyday life is evident in this portrayal of a rural woman, capturing the simplicity and dignity of her pose. The use of pastel creates a soft, atmospheric effect, typical of Pissarro’s later works, and emphasizing the natural light and the quiet mood of the composition.