Sheepfold

Charles-Émile Jacque

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white etching titled 'Sheepfold' by Charles-Émile Jacque. The scene shows a rustic setting with a man standing beside an open doorway of a stone building. The man appears to be shepherding a flock of sheep towards or from the doorway. A few chickens are visible near a stone trough on the left side. The man wears a simple, long-sleeved garment. The building has a tiled roof and wooden doors. In the background, there is a tree and a wall. The overall mood is serene and rural. A tree and a fence are on the right side. The ground appears to be dirt or clay. The image is detailed with heavy shading and cross-hatching. Text is visible at the bottom.