The Shepherd's Song (painting)
The Shepherd's Song is a late 19th-century painting by French artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. Done in oil on canvas, the painting depicts shepherds lounging and foraging in an arid landscape. The painting - which was inspired by one of de Chavannes' earlier works - is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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| Artist | Pierre Puvis de Chavannes |
| Year | 1891 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 104.5 cm × 109.9 cm (41.1 in × 43.3 in) |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
| Accession | 06.177 |
Description
De Chavannes painted Sheperd's Song in 1891, drawing inspiration from an earlier mural he had painted.[1] Like his earlier work, the new painting possesses what has been described as a dreamlike feel. The titular shepherds were likely inspired by classical sculpture, while the muted colors of the painting were likely inspired by 15th and 16th century Italian fresco.[1]
References
- "The Sheperd's Song". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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