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A Drover with Sheep, a Church Beyond

Frederick William Watts

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache
Dimensions
6668 × 4440 px
Public Domain
Yes
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