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Landscape with Sheep

James David Smillie, after Charles Émile Jacque

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a group of sheep in the center. The scenery includes a textured sky and trees. The artistic technique used is etching with detailed lines. The color palette is primarily earthy and muted tones. A figure sits under trees on the right side. In the distance, there are densely packed trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3300 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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