Little Shepherd, 1st Plate (Le Petit Berger)
1855
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1855
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with tall, thin trees and a small clearing. The lines are loose and quick, like a sketch made fast. Shadows and light mix softly across the ground and trunks. The artist used a method called *cliché-verre*, which means the image was made by placing a drawing on glass and printing it like a photo. This was rare for its time. Next, check out Corot, Jean-Baptiste-Camille to see how he blended sketches and nature.
