Figure from a Crèche: Shepherd

Cleveland Museum of Art

Figure from a Crèche: Shepherd. The figure is a small, antique, hand-painted, wooden or terracotta male figurine with a rustic appearance. The figure has a reddish-brown head and face with a short brown hat. The figure's facial features include blue eyes, a small nose, and a slightly open mouth. The figure wears a brown jacket with white laces down the front, a white collar, and frayed edges. The jacket sleeves are long and have frayed ends. The figure has on blue, rolled-up, cuffed pants and white socks. The feet are clad in beige shoes with ties. The background is a gray gradient that is dark at the top and light at the bottom. The figure casts a shadow to the right.