1847
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Good Shepherd is a 1847 graphite by Thomas Cole, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a shepherd in the foreground, accompanied by a sheep. The shepherd is dressed in a simple tunic and holds a staff in his right hand, while the sheep grazes peacefully beside him. In the background, rolling hills and mountains stretch out under a cloudy sky. The artist's use of graphite, pen, ink, and wash creates a sense of depth and texture in the scene. The shepherd and sheep are rendered in delicate detail, while the landscape is more loosely sketched. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 – February 11, 1848) was an Anglo-American artist who founded the Hudson River School art movement.
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