Description

Etching of painting “Woman Carrying a Pitcher on Her Head” by Camille Pissarro.

Print: 4.5 x 6.5in.
Presented in a matte folder (9.5 x 11in.)

About the Original Work:
The original oil on canvas, of which this lithograph is based, was created by French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro around 1854-1855.

Subject:
The painting portrays a Caribbean woman from St. Thomas carrying a pitcher on her head, a common scene from daily rural life.

Artistic Style:
It’s an early work by Pissarro, showcasing elements of Realism and reflecting his interest in depicting ordinary people and their lives with dignity.

Significance:
The painting highlights Pissarro’s early focus on capturing the realities of everyday life and his appreciation for the dignity of labor, even in his youth.

Collection:
The original artwork of which this is based is part of the collection of the E.G. Bührle Foundation in Zürich, Switzerland.

Print Style:
Mappes Monde Limited Print Series
Printed in Italy on watermarked handmade vergata paper.
Matted in a folder, ready for framing.See

Dimensions

9.5ʺW × 0.3ʺD × 11ʺH

Styles

African

Figurative

Realism

Art Subjects

Figure

Landscape

Frame Type

Unframed

Styled After

Camille Pissarro

Period

1950s

Country of Origin

Italy

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Lithograph

Paper

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Terra Cotta

Condition Notes

In good condition! Just needs a frame.In good condition! Just needs a frame.