The Studio on the Boat 1861

"The Studio on the Boat" is a pen and ink drawing by Charles François Daubigny, created in 1861. It captures a intimate moment of the artist at work, seated within the confines of his boat studio. The drawing's loose, expressive lines and hatch marks create a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, characteristic of Daubigny's style. The composition emphasizes the artist's figure, silhouetted against a view of a river scene glimpsed through a window, highlighting the artist's immersion in the natural world. The inclusion of various tools and objects within the studio provides a glimpse into Daubigny's working environment.