En hyrdedreng med sine får ved Cività d'Antino
1886
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1886
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
En hyrdedreng med sine får ved Cività d'Antino is a 1886 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting sheep, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a shepherd walking behind a small herd of sheep on a rocky, sunlit path. The hillside behind them has dry grass, scrubby trees, and a cluster of old stone buildings clinging to the slope. The colors are warm—earthy browns, pale yellows, and soft greens—with a bright sky fading into the distance. The artist focused on everyday life, making the scene feel real and lived-in. The brushstrokes are loose but careful, capturing light and texture without too much detail. Look up Realism next to see how artists like this one showed ordinary moments as their subject.
