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The Small Shepherd Seated

Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with rolling hills, clusters of trees, and a textured sky. The artwork shows detailed line work for foliage and clouds, suggesting an etching technique. A figure sits beneath tree branches. The scene is monochrome, with varying shades of black and white. In the distance, smaller hills and trees can be seen under an elaborate cloud-filled sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
etching and roulette on chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
4446 × 2106 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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