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Le Berger et La Bergre
Le Berger et La Bergre is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Le Berger et La Bergère is a 1874 print by Charles-François Daubigny, a French artist associated with the Barbizon school and a precursor to Impressionism. It is executed in etching and drypoint.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene pastoral scene featuring a shepherd and shepherdess in a landscape. The couple is shown in a tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by trees and grazing animals, conveying a sense of harmony between humans and nature.
Technique & Style
Daubigny employed etching and drypoint techniques to create the print, adding texture and depth to the image. The use of these techniques contributes to the overall sense of realism in the work.
History & Provenance
Le Berger et La Bergère is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington. It reflects Daubigny's interest in rural subjects and his contributions to printmaking.
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Artist
Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French: ; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of…
