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The Shepherds of Virgil

Honoré Daumier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of two male shepherds outdoors. The one on the left sits on a rock under a tree, wearing a short sleeveless tunic and a laurel wreath on his head, playing a flute. The other stands on the right, wearing a similar short tunic and looking at the seated man. The background shows trees, rocks, and grass. Text is at the top and bottom of the image. The image is framed by a thin border.

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673 × 893 px
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