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Shepherd with Sheep, 1888 (detrempe on linen laid down on canvas)
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Shepherd with Sheep, 1888 (detrempe on linen laid down on canvas)
988886 Shepherd with Sheep, 1888 (detrempe on linen laid down on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 22.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd with Sheep; Berger avec Moutons. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Detrempe on linen laid down on canvas. Signed and dated 1888. 22.2 x 27cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23292924
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1880s 1888 Accessories Active Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Behaviour Animal Care Animal Herder Animal Theme Animal Themes Back Back View Backview Behind Berger Camille Pissarro Decorative Technique Diminishing Perspective Distance Distant Driving Farm Worker Farmworker Flock From The Back Graze Grazing Group Of Animals Herder Herding Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Hillside Hilly Impressionist Art Impressionistic Laid Down Laid Down On Canvas Laid On Canvas Large Group Large Group Of Animals Livelihood Mouton Moving Natural Light On Linen One Man Only Overlooking Personal Accessory Perspective Physical Activity Pisarro Pissarro Position Protect Protecting Protection Protective Rear View Receding View Rural Life Safety Sheepdog Sheepherder Stick Summer Time Summertime Sunny Temperature View From Behind Vocation Walker Warm Watchful Working Life Apparel Artist French French Art French Artist Headwear Natural Space Stroll Strolling
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This print titled "Shepherd with Sheep, 1888" by Camille Pissarro showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the essence of rural life in the late nineteenth century. The image depicts a French shepherd tending to his flock amidst a picturesque countryside setting. The distant view and natural light create an enchanting atmosphere, transporting viewers back in time to witness this pastoral scene. The shepherd is seen walking with a sturdy stick, symbolizing his role as both protector and guide for the sheep under his care. Pissarro's impressionistic style is evident in the movement and energy conveyed through the group of animals grazing peacefully. This decorative technique adds depth and texture to the artwork, enhancing its visual appeal. The composition focuses on one man only, highlighting his connection with nature and emphasizing the working aspect of rural life. The lush green landscape serves as a backdrop for this harmonious interaction between man and animal. With warm summertime hues dominating the canvas, Pissarro captures not just a moment but also evokes emotions associated with farm work - dedication, livelihood, and harmony within nature. The presence of a loyal sheepdog further emphasizes their symbiotic relationship. This fine art piece invites viewers to appreciate European art at its finest while celebrating themes such as agriculture, labor, and our connection to nature. It serves as a reminder that even today we can find beauty in simplicity if we take time to observe our surroundings closely.
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