Venezuelan with a Rifle
1852-1854
Long before Camille Pissarro became a founding father of Impressionism, he was a young artist exploring the tropics. Created during his stay in Venezuela around 1852-1854, this lively sketch captures a local man striding confidently with a long rifle over his shoulder and a machete in hand. The vibrant red bandana and loose, light clothing evoke the heat of the region, while a smaller figure rests in the background. The initials 'CP' in the corner mark this as an early, adventurous work from an artist who would later revolutionize French painting.
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