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The Goatherd (Le chevrier)

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is in the middle, separating the sky from the land. A cluster of buildings is visible on the horizon, resembling a village or castle. The drawing is detailed with precise linework for texture on trees, land, and structures. It is monochrome with warm gray shades. Goats are resting on the grass in the foreground, and tall trees with intricate cross-hatching leaves are on the right. Hills and a spacious landscape extend towards the sky in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1663
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4561 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
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