Female Figure Seated in a Landscape c. mid to late 19th century

This is a preliminary sketch by Camille Pissarro, a prominent French Impressionist painter, from the mid to late 19th century. The composition features a seated female figure in a landscape, likely a preparatory study for a larger work. Pissarro's sketches often reflected his interest in capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, contributing to the development of Impressionism. This sketch demonstrates his skillful use of line and tone to suggest form and movement, as well as his ability to capture the essence of a scene in a few quick strokes.