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Finding the Sheep (Le mouton retrouve)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural scene with a person tending to a sheep. The landscape includes trees, a stone wall, and a horizon line in the background. The etching uses fine lines for texture and has a color palette of primarily brown and beige. Trees, a stone wall, and a wooden ladder or fence are visible in the scene, creating a calm and serene composition.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching in brown
Dimensions
3421 × 4825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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