The Shepherdess

Französische Grafik 1855–1870, c. 1869

A shepherd is seated on the ground on the left with a flock of sheep grazing around them. A dog sits beside the shepherd. In the background, the land meets the sky with cloud formations. Trees frame the scene at the sides with green and brown tones. The color palette consists of green, brown, white, and blue tones, creating a serene atmosphere.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Date
c. 1869
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on brown wove paper
Dimensions
52.6 × 94.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

A shepherd is seated on the ground on the left with a flock of sheep grazing around them. A dog sits beside the shepherd. In the background, the land meets the sky with cloud formations. Trees frame the scene at the sides with green and brown tones. The color palette consists of green, brown, white, and blue tones, creating a serene atmosphere.

Französische Grafik 1855–1870