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The Sleeping Shepherd; Early Morning

Samuel Palmer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person reclining inside a shaded structure, with architectural elements and textures surrounding them. Near the top third of the image, a farmer and an oxen are silhouetted against the sky. The landscape features rolling hills, trees, and birds flying in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of black and grey to highlight textures and forms through light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3177 × 3827 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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