Two Peasants c. 1870 - 1890

"Two Peasants" is a pencil drawing by American artist Daniel Ridgway Knight, created sometime between 1870 and 1890. The drawing depicts a man and a woman, likely a couple, walking side-by-side, both dressed in simple rural clothing. The use of pencil creates a sense of realism and depicts the details of the figures' attire, particularly the woman's head scarf and the man's straw hat. Knight's drawing captures a moment in rural life, highlighting the simple dignity of working-class people.