Shepherdess at Vallangoujard (Seine-et-Oise)
1900
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1900
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The painting depicts a young girl standing in a field, surrounded by tall grasses and wildflowers. She is dressed in a simple white dress with a dark vest, and her blonde hair is pulled back. The girl holds a long stick in her right hand, and her left hand is clenched into a fist. In the background, there are trees and a blue sky. The painting is rendered in muted colors, with the girl's dress and the grasses in shades of white, yellow, and green. The overall effect is one of serenity and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful piece, you might want to look up Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté.
