The Drover's Departure: A Scene in the Grampians
1835
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a man on horseback, surrounded by cattle and sheep, in a mountainous landscape. This scene is interesting because it depicts a specific moment in time, showing a Highland drover setting out on a journey to drive cattle and sheep to market. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
