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In a shaft of light, surrounded by dramatic shadow and numerous sheep, a woman on horseback in a white bonnet and red skirt carries a baby and a basket, a black dog at right. Behin
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France / 1858–59

The Road to Market

The Road to Market

Look closely at The Road to Market. In a shaft of light, surrounded by dramatic shadow and numerous sheep, a woman on horseback in a white bonnet and red skirt carries a baby and a basket, a black dog at right.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates The Road to Market to 1858–59.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Constant Troyon (French, 1810–1865) made this painting. The museum dates it 1858–59.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoThe Road to Market

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