L'orage

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a shepherd standing under a tree, holding a staff. Around him, sheep scatter across a field, some grazing, others moving. The sky above looks stormy, with swirling clouds and dark shapes. The lines are bold and simple, with no shading—just flat black against the light background. The artist used a woodcut method, carving the image into wood and printing it. This style was common in the late 1800s for its sharp, graphic look. Next, check out the technique: woodcut.