291 - Unknown (19th century), Hikers Taking a Break, Pencil

Unknown (19th century), Hikers Taking a Break, Pencil Unknown (19th century): Resting Hikers—Young artists or students resting by a lake, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Date: 19th century Description: The artwork depicts four seated men in a relaxed posture, gazing at a wide, hilly landscape in the background. The figures’ clothing and hats suggest a scene of rest in the midst of what appears to be a natural landscape, possibly a break during a journey. The minimalist sketch of nature emphasizes serenity in the foreground. Verso: Sketch of a fenced avenue Keywords: artwork; drawing; men; hats; landscape; rest; nature; sketch; background; hills; rest; clothing; leisure; travel; minimalist; history; representation; scene; historical; art historian; 19th century; Romanticism; Genre; France; Size: Paper: 20.8 cm x 26.4 cm (8.2 x 10.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly soiled. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. Some fingerprints in the lower center.