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Landscape with Flock of Sheep, by Camille Pissarro, oil, 1895

Landscape with Flock of Sheep

Camille Pissarro

1895

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Flock of Sheep is a 1895 oil by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, depicting Herder, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Camille Pissarro
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a flock of sheep grazing in a lush green field. In the distance, a figure stands, possibly a herder, surrounded by the gentle rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of tranquility, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. The painting's focus on the natural world and the everyday life of the herder adds to its charm. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful landscape, explore the works of Camille Pissarro.

About the artist

Portrait of Camille Pissarro
Artist

Camille Pissarro

Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro ( piss-AR-oh; French: ; 10 July 1830 – 13 November 1903) was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter born on the island of Saint Thomas (now in the US Virgin Islands, but then in the Danish West Indies).

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