Village Street in France With a Flock of Sheep

1866 (printed 1880)

Joseph Foxcroft Cole

Associated Names
Joseph Foxcroft Cole

Artist, American, 1837 - 1892

The image shows a rural landscape with a flock of sheep being herded along a dirt path. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky above. In the distance, there are trees and foliage. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes, typical of etching, showcasing textures of vegetation and sheep wool. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray and black. To the left, there is a thatched structure partially hidden by trees, while on the right, a shepherd and a dog are guiding the sheep.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Matthew S. Marks, Ltd., New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, January 1987; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "CLC9488" (dealer notation) in graphite, lower right corner of sheet; Signed: "J. Foxcroft Cole." in graphite, lower left; "J. Foxcroft Cole" in plate, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76550313

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