Hirte kehrt mit seiner Herde heim
Millet, Daubigny und Barbizon, um 1860
- Künstler
- Millet, Daubigny und Barbizon
- Datierung
- um 1860
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- Conté-Kreide und Pastell
- Maße
- 12 × 15 3/4 in. (30,5 × 40 cm)
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The artwork shows a shepherd walking with his flock of sheep across a vast landscape. The shepherd, cloaked and holding a staff, is positioned slightly to the right of the center. Numerous sheep are depicted close to us, moving along with the shepherd. A dog stands nearby, assisting in guiding the flock. The horizon is low, with sparse trees visible in the distance under a cloudy sky. The color palette is muted, dominated by earthy browns and grays. The brushwork is soft and sketch-like, giving the scene a sense of movement and texture.