A Woman Emptying a Wheelbarrow (Femme vidant une brouette) 1880

This etching, "A Woman Emptying a Wheelbarrow" by Camille Pissarro, depicts a woman in a rural setting, likely in France, where Pissarro spent much of his career. The artist uses loose, gestural lines and a subtle palette to evoke the atmosphere of a rural landscape, with trees and a small building in the background. Pissarro's signature style is evident in the etching, with its emphasis on capturing light and atmosphere, characteristic of Impressionism. The composition is simple and direct, focusing on the woman's action of emptying a wheelbarrow, suggesting a simple yet essential task in rural life.