The Stone Breakers Sketch

​Nate McClain (American, 1973 - 1997)
The Stone Breakers Sketch, 1994
Chalk pastel on paper
9 x 13 inches
Courtesy of Dave and Amy

The Stone Breakers Sketch is an artistic interpretation of The Stone Breakers by Gustave Courbet (c. 1849 - 1850).  Nate also created two work in progress versions of this same sketch.  Nate was 18 years old when he created this artwork at Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) in Springfield, Missouri.

The Stone Breakers by Gustave Courbet (c. 1849 - 1850)

Early draft of Stone Breakers sketch

Early draft of Stone Breakers sketch

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