The Keeper of the Flock
1872
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1872
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a shepherd standing in a field with sheep. The shepherd is the main focus, but the background is also interesting. It's a simple scene, yet it tells a story about rural life. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Jean François Millet used light and dark to create depth in their work.
