Taking Over the Cart or Children with the Cart 1862

"Taking Over the Cart or Children with the Cart" is an 1862 pen and ink drawing by Charles François Daubigny, a prominent French landscape artist. The work captures a scene of children pushing a small cart, perhaps filled with harvested produce. Daubigny's distinct style is evident in the loose, gestural lines and the emphasis on the natural world, a hallmark of his artistic practice. The drawing's intimate scale and focus on everyday life showcase Daubigny's interest in depicting the beauty of ordinary moments, a theme that resonated with viewers and established his reputation as a master of the Barbizon School.