Pastor que vuelve con su rebaño

Millet, Daubigny y Barbizon, hacia 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.
Artista
Millet, Daubigny y Barbizon
Fecha
hacia 1860
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Lápiz Conté y pastel
Medidas
12 × 15 3/4 in. (30,5 × 40 cm)
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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 y Barbizon