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The Good Shepherd

Henry Ossawa Tanner

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts a small, simple cottage surrounded by trees. In front of the cottage appears to be a person next to a flock of animals, such as sheep or cattle. However, the details are indistinct, and there is little contrast between these figures and the background. Everything in the painting is colored in shades of yellow-ochre, light green, and reddish-brown tones. The brushstrokes are visible and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1918
Medium
oil on canvas on particle board
Dimensions
15698 × 19340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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