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Paysage avec berger et moutons a Osny (Pontoise)

Camille Pissarro

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a winding path leading towards a group of bare trees. Among the trees, a figure tends to a flock of sheep. The horizon is low, and the landscape is undulating, creating a sense of depth. The brushstrokes are sketch-like and the color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and muted tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1883
Medium
etching, aquatint, and drypoint
Dimensions
3967 × 3187 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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