Boy in the Country 1857

"Boy in the Country" is a pencil drawing created by Claude Monet in 1857, showcasing the artist's early style. The drawing features a young boy standing with his hands tucked behind his back, clad in simple attire. The simple composition and focus on the subject's posture highlight Monet's interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The loose lines and shading suggest an exploration of light and form, characteristics that would become central to his later Impressionist works. This drawing, created before his Impressionist period, provides insight into the development of his artistic vision and early exploration of figurative art.