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Landscape with Shepherd

Robert S. Duncanson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape with a stream running through it, surrounded by trees and rocks. A small waterfall is on the right side. A large tree is on the left. A herd of animals, likely sheep, are in the middle ground. Mountains are in the background under a blue sky with white clouds. The painting style is realistic. The scene depicts a rural setting. The artist's style is characterized by attention to natural detail.

Artwork details

Date:
1852
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 410 px
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