View of a Farm
1865
Jongkind, often called the godfather of Impressionism, captures a rustic farm scene with loose, energetic ink lines and quick washes of color. He prioritizes the feeling of the moment over strict detail, sketching a small building and trees with a spontaneity that feels almost like a snapshot. You can spot a cart wheel peeking out from the shadows, suggesting he was likely working *en plein air* (outdoors)—a habit he famously passed on to his friend Claude Monet. The signature at the bottom right confirms his hand in this charming, spontaneous study from 1865.
- Technique
- Pen and ink with watercolor wash
- Material
- Paper
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