Studienblatt_ Russische Bauern und Bäuerinnen bei der Heuernte

drawing, oil, canvas

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

toned paper

16_19th-century

austrian

pen sketch

pencil sketch

oil

etching

personal sketchbook

canvas

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This drawing, titled "Studienblatt_ Russische Bauern und Bäuerinnen bei der Heuernte," by Johann Nepomuk Rauch, is a detailed study of a group of Russian peasants engaged in haying. The piece is notable for its realistic depiction of the figures, their clothing, and the surrounding landscape. It's a study of composition and figure drawing, executed in pen and ink, and offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people in 19th century Russia. It is a beautiful and fascinating piece that can be appreciated by anyone interested in art, history, or culture.