The Small Shepherd Seated
1856
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Small Shepherd Seated is a 1856 ink by Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with two small figures sitting under a tree. The trees are detailed with lots of branches and leaves, and the ground has patches of grass. One person is sitting on a rock, while the other leans against the tree, both looking relaxed. The artist used shading to create depth, especially in the background where the sky fades into the trees. The lines are precise, giving the scene a calm, almost dreamy feel. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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