1763
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Landscape with Shepherds and Flock of Sheep is a 1763 oil by Jean Honoré Fragonard, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a flock of sheep and shepherds. The scene is set on a hillside, with trees and bushes scattered throughout. In the foreground, a group of sheep are gathered around a shepherd, who is sitting on the ground. The sky above is a soft blue, with white clouds drifting lazily across it. The artist has used warm, earthy tones to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the scene a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was born on 5 April 1732 in Grasse, the son of a glover, and moved with his family to Paris in 1738.
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