Village Street in France With a Flock of Sheep
1866
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1866
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Village Street in France With a Flock of Sheep is a 1866 ink by Joseph Foxcroft Cole, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet village scene with sheep grazing in the foreground. A shepherd stands near a small flock, while a dog watches nearby. In the background, a church and trees line a narrow road, with a few people walking. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the grass and trees. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Joseph Foxcroft Cole (1837–1892) was an artist, born in Jay.
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