Sheep and Shepherd
1857
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1857
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a shepherd standing in a field, surrounded by sheep. The shepherd is wearing a hat and a dark jacket, and is looking down at the sheep. The sheep are all different sizes, and some are lying down while others are standing up. The shepherd is standing on a dirt path, and there are hills in the background. The sky is cloudy and gray. The painting is done in muted colors, with lots of browns and grays. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You might also want to check out other works by Constant Troyon.
