Artwork
Sleeping Shepherdess
Sleeping Shepherdess is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nicolas Lancret. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
About this work
Overview
Sleeping Shepherdess is a painting created by Nicolas Lancret in 1730. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the National Museum of Western Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene: a shepherdess sleeps under a tree while a man stands beside her, gazing at her gently. The figures are set within a lush landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
Lancret's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimension in the scene. The work is characteristic of the Rococo style, reflecting the artist's focus on capturing refined and idyllic moments.
Context
The painting is a product of the early 18th-century French art scene, associated with the tastes of the aristocracy during the Regency of the Duke of Orleans and the early reign of Louis XV.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.
