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A Young Shepherd Playing a Pipe for Two Young Shepherdesses

François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three individuals outdoors. One person is seated playing a flute, another person is kneeling nearby, and a third person, likely a child, is beside them. The seated person has short, curly hair and is wearing a tunic. The kneeling person has hair tied up and wears a layered dress. Several dogs are lying nearby. Objects nearby include a basket of flowers, a hat, and a cane or shepherd's crook. The background features foliage, tree branches, and a stone wall or structure.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
black chalk, pen and brown ink, and brown wash, on pink prepared paper, laid down on an old mount
Dimensions
6283 × 8826 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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