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Landscape with Peasant and his Herd
Landscape with Peasant and his Herd is an ink print by the Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Landscape with Peasant and his Herd is an engraving created by Sébastien Bourdon in 1644. It is a representative work of the artist, a French painter and engraver known for blending figures with natural settings in his compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene rural scene featuring a peasant tending to his livestock, comprising sheep and goats, in a landscape with trees, hills, and a distant building. The peasant is shown standing on the right, dressed in a hat and long coat, holding a stick.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in shades of brown and gray, with touches of green and blue in the background. Cross-hatching is used to create texture and depth, contributing to the overall peaceful atmosphere of the image.
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Artist
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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