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Herds Crossing a Stream

Eugène Boudin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a pencil sketch showing people interacting with animals in a rural setting. The composition features a high horizon with an open sky. Trees frame the scene on either side. The brushstrokes are loose and gestural, creating a sense of movement. The monochromatic color palette consists of shades of gray. The sketch depicts individuals with cattle and sheep, as well as figures managing carts in the distance, portraying a lively scene of pastoral life.

Artwork Details

Date
1877
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4540 × 2906 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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