Going to the well 1859

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

costume

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolor

"Going to the Well" is an oil painting by Ernest Hébert, a French artist known for his academic and realist style. This painting, created in 1859, depicts a young woman carrying a water jug on her head, walking along a rocky path. Hébert's attention to detail and depiction of everyday life are characteristic of his artistic approach. The painting's muted color palette and realistic portrayal of light and shadow further enhance its visual appeal, making it a fine example of the Realist movement in French art.