Peasant Woman and Child, Eragny 1893

"Peasant Woman and Child, Eragny" is an oil painting by Camille Pissarro, created in 1893. The painting depicts a woman and a young child seated in a rural landscape, likely in Eragny, France. The scene showcases the simple life of the working class, a recurring theme in Pissarro's oeuvre. The artist utilizes pointillism, a technique popularized by the Impressionists, characterized by small, distinct dots of color applied to the canvas, to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene. This painting offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural France during the late 19th century.