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Shepherdess

Adolphe Appian

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd standing and sheep grazing in the foreground. The landscape in the distance includes hints of dwellings and trees. The horizon divides the land and sky with fine, detailed etching brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black and white. The sky has cloudy details.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
2176 × 1415 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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