Studies of Peasants with Wheelbarrows 1870 - 1872

"Studies of Peasants with Wheelbarrows" is a pencil sketch by John Singer Sargent dating from 1870-1872. The artwork depicts three figures, seemingly peasants, in a quick, gestural style, conveying the artist's interest in capturing the essence of movement and labor. Sargent's use of quick, scribbled lines emphasizes the fleeting nature of his subjects, typical of his early work. This drawing, along with his other sketches of the period, demonstrate Sargent's mastery of draftsmanship and his interest in the everyday lives of ordinary people.