Who painted Pea Harvesters [recto]?

Pea Harvesters [recto] was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1880.

Where can I see Pea Harvesters [recto]?

Pea Harvesters [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Pea Harvesters [recto]?

Pea Harvesters [recto] is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Pea Harvesters [recto]

Camille Pissarro , 1880

Pea Harvesters [recto] is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Pea Harvesters (recto) is a drawing executed in conté crayon combined with both transparent and opaque watercolor on wove paper.

About this work

Overview

Pea Harvesters (recto) is a drawing executed in conté crayon combined with both transparent and opaque watercolor on wove paper. The work is attributed to the French painter Camille Pissarro and dates from around 1880.

Technique & Style

The piece merges dry media—conté crayon, a charcoal‑like material—with layers of watercolor applied in both translucent washes and more solid, opaque strokes. This combination allows for delicate tonal variation while retaining the immediacy of a sketch, characteristic of Pissarro’s experimental approach to landscape drawing during the late nineteenth century.