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The Shepherdess
The Shepherdess is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Shepherdess is a drawing by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, created in 1891. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated shepherdess gazing to the right, lost in thought. Her calm demeanor and introspective expression suggest a connection to the surrounding landscape.
Technique & Style
Steinlen's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The shepherdess's attire, including a plaid-patterned dress and dark skirt, is rendered in detail against a backdrop of hills, trees, and a cloudy sky.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Théophile Alexandre Steinlen (November 10, 1859 – December 13, 1923), was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker. He was politically engaged and collaborated with the anarchist and socialist press.
What Is It? (Che c'è?)
a) Les Allemandes sont partis (recto); b) Sketch of a Man (verso)
Friendship
Woman Watching Puppies
Girl with basket seated on the shore
Peasant Woman Carrying Buckets
Finding the Sheep (Le mouton retrouve)
Shepherd and Sheep
Le secret
Cow and Its Keeper (La Vache et sa gardienne)
Ma femme... ça mord... ça mord!
Normandy