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Departure for the Fields (Le départ pour les champs)

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image features a pastoral scene with goats being herded by figures, one of whom is riding a donkey. A distant horizon shows mountains and a village. The sky above is textured with fine, horizontal lines. The intricate brushstrokes depict trees, foliage, animals, and human figures. The trees bend to the right of the composition, while rocks and architecture in the distance show precise line detail. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown and black.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1638/1641
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4472 × 3189 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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