Three Sketches-Two Geese Walking; Peasant Woman with a Cow; Goose Hiding its Head

This small sheet presents three distinct sketches, each capturing a fleeting moment with an intimate touch. On the left, two geese stride with purpose, their forms rendered with a lively graphite line and soft touches of colored crayon. Above, a peasant woman stands beside a cow, a quiet scene of rural life. To the right, another goose buries its head in its feathers, a charming study of animal behavior. These drawings, created late in Sisley's life, offer a rare glimpse into his process beyond his well-known landscape paintings. While he primarily focused on capturing changing light and atmospheric effects in outdoor scenes, these sketches reveal his keen observation of everyday subjects and a more personal, spontaneous approach to drawing.