The Large Shepherdess

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon, 1862

The image shows a pastoral scene with a high-angle view of the landscape. A lone figure stands in the foreground with a staff, while a herd of sheep grazes in the distance. The horizon is defined by trees and shrubs, creating depth. The style features intricate line work typical of etching, with detailed strokes for texture. The color palette is sepia, giving a vintage look to the image.
Artist
Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon
Date
1862
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a pastoral scene with a high-angle view of the landscape. A lone figure stands in the foreground with a staff, while a herd of sheep grazes in the distance. The horizon is defined by trees and shrubs, creating depth. The style features intricate line work typical of etching, with detailed strokes for texture. The color palette is sepia, giving a vintage look to the image.

Millet, Daubigny and Barbizon