Pastorale
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Pastorale is a 1864 by Charles Jacque, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two people sitting under a tree, surrounded by grazing sheep. One person leans on a staff, while the other rests nearby, watching the flock. The sheep are scattered across the grassy area, some eating, others standing. A dog lies in the shade, looking alert. The word "Pastorale" at the bottom hints this scene is about country life, not city life. The artist focused on everyday moments, not fancy poses. Check out Realism to see more art that shows life as it really was.
