The Plow with Burdock Plants 1858

Eugène Bléry's "The Plow with Burdock Plants" (1858) is a black and white etching depicting a discarded plow, a wheel, and burdock plants in a clearing. The artist's careful attention to detail and use of light and shadow bring a sense of realism to the scene, making the viewer feel as though they are standing in the field. The work is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world, even in seemingly ordinary objects. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.