Oude boom bij een boerderij 1820 - 1865

Constant Troyon made this pencil drawing called 'Old Tree by a Farmhouse,' and although we don't know the exact date of its creation, it likely reflects Troyon's appreciation for rural life which was a prevailing theme in French art during the 19th century. The scene depicts an old tree towering over a modest farmhouse, evoking a sense of timelessness. Troyon's personal connection to the countryside is evident through his sensitive depiction of nature and everyday rural life. A young boy stands in the foreground, perhaps a shepherd or farmhand, which situates this piece within discussions about class and labor. This figure adds an emotional dimension to the artwork, inviting viewers to reflect on the lives and experiences of those who lived and worked in the French countryside. 'Old Tree by a Farmhouse' is both a depiction of rural life and an invitation to contemplate broader issues of identity, class, and labor within the context of 19th-century France.