Two Sicilian Shepherds

Two Sicilian Shepherds

Frances Hodgkins

1933

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows two people sitting close together, their faces turned slightly away. One holds a cigarette to their lips while the other rests their head on their shoulder. Behind them, a soft landscape of hills and trees fades into a pale, watery sky. The artist used loose, flowing brushstrokes to blend the figures into the background. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and greens dominating the scene. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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