1862
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Large Shepherdess (La Grande Bergere) is a 1862 ink by Jean François Millet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman standing in a field, dressed in a long coat and hat, with a shepherd's staff in her hand. She is surrounded by sheep, some of which are grazing while others appear to be sleeping. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees. The woman's figure is rendered in bold lines and dark shading, while the sheep and landscape are depicted in softer, more delicate strokes. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation and rustic simplicity. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Millet, Jean-François.
Jean-François Millet (French pronunciation: ; 4 October 1814 – 20 January 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France.
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