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The Cowherd (Le bouvier), by Claude Lorrain, ink, 1636

The Cowherd (Le bouvier)

Claude Lorrain

1636

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Cowherd (Le bouvier) is a 1636 ink by Claude Lorrain, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Claude Lorrain
When & what style?
1636 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a cowherd tending to his cattle by a river. The scene is set in a lush, green environment with trees and hills in the background. The artist has used a range of tones to create depth and texture in the image. The cowherd is shown in a relaxed pose, surrounded by his animals, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Claude Lorrain
Artist

Claude Lorrain

Claude Lorrain (French: ; born Claude Gellée , called le Lorrain in French; traditionally just Claude in English; c.

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