The Good Shepherd

African American Painting of the 19th Century, c. 1918

This painting depicts a small, simple cottage surrounded by trees. In front of the cottage appears to be a person next to a flock of animals, such as sheep or cattle. However, the details are indistinct, and there is little contrast between these figures and the background. Everything in the painting is colored in shades of yellow-ochre, light green, and reddish-brown tones. The brushstrokes are visible and textured.
Artist
African American Painting of the 19th Century
Date
c. 1918
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas on particle board
Dimensions
60.33 × 48.26 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting depicts a small, simple cottage surrounded by trees. In front of the cottage appears to be a person next to a flock of animals, such as sheep or cattle. However, the details are indistinct, and there is little contrast between these figures and the background. Everything in the painting is colored in shades of yellow-ochre, light green, and reddish-brown tones. The brushstrokes are visible and textured.

African American Painting of the 19th Century