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Herding the Cows at Dusk (Vachère le soir)

Camille Pissarro

National Gallery of Art

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set above the center line, where a cluster of trees is situated in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and swirling. The overall color palette is monochromatic, relying on a range of earthy sepia tones. Closest to us, the landscape is defined by grassy textures and a winding path leading towards a dense grouping of trees. The sky occupies the upper portion of the image, filled with dynamic, sweeping patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890
Medium
monotype on laid paper
Dimensions
5270 × 3053 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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