Old Farmhouses
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-73-201
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
"Old Farmhouses" is a delicate drawing by French artist Eugène Edouard Soulès (1811–1876), created in 1833 when he was just 22 years old. This early work captures the charm of rural French architecture, showcasing weathered farmhouses that evoke a sense of timeless countryside life. As a drawing, it highlights Soulès' skill in rendering texture and form with precision, a medium favored by 19th-century artists for quick studies and personal expression before the rise of photography. Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the piece reflects a growing Romantic interest in nature and...