Shepherd and Shepherdess (Le Berger et la bergere)

1874

Charles-François Daubigny

Associated Names
Charles-François Daubigny

Artist, French, 1817 - 1878

The image depicts a pastoral scene with sheep grazing and human figures resting nearby. Trees dominate the composition, extending upward. The horizon is obscured by a wooded area that continues into the distance. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes creating texture and volume, especially in the trees. The monochrome palette emphasizes light and shadow, adding depth to the landscape. The scene conveys a calm and timeless mood through meticulous cross-hatching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.221

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 122, State iii/viii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1965

  • Dedicatory Art Exhibition for the William Cooper Procter Art Center, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, 1965, no. 38.

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65222239

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