The Sleeping Shepherd : Seascape, with moonlight effect
1879
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1879
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Sleeping Shepherd : Seascape, with moonlight effect is a 1879 watercolor by Poole, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a shepherd sleeping by the sea under the moonlight. The shepherd is lying down with his sheep nearby. The sky is dark with clouds, and the sea is calm. The painting has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. It's a watercolour painting, which means it's made with water-soluble pigments. The artist used soft colours to create a sense of calmness. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Poole.
