Shepherd Returning with His Flock

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, c. 1860

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.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Date
c. 1860
Type
Drawing
Medium
conté crayon and pastel
Dimensions
12 × 15 3/4 in. (30.5 × 40 cm)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon