1876
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Herd Exits is a 1876 by Charles Jacque, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat herding a flock of sheep out of a dark stable. The door is open, revealing a dim interior with a small window. The sheep are clustered together, some looking toward the man, while he holds a long stick, guiding them. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and texture, especially in the wool of the sheep and the rough walls. This style makes the scene feel lively and real. Next, check out Realism to see more works that focus on everyday life like this one.
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
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