Shepherd in the Greek Style, Plate 5
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1771
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Shepherd in the Greek Style, Plate 5 is a 1771 by Benigno Bossi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a person dressed in a strange, patchwork outfit. The costume looks like a mix of armor and a cloak, with geometric shapes and clock-like designs sewn onto it. The person’s face is serious, and they’re standing against a plain, textured background. The title at the bottom reads *"Berger à la Grecque"*—which means "Shepherd in the Greek Style." This suggests the outfit is meant to look ancient or inspired by Greek clothing, even though it’s clearly not real armor. If you like odd, creative costumes, check out Romanticism.
