Shepherd's Idyll
The Met
Artist: François Boucher(French, Paris 1703–1770 Paris)
Date: 1768
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 94 1/2 x 93 1/2 in. (240 x 237.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting of people, animals, and a fountain in a lush, green landscape under a blue sky.
Detailed Description
This square painting depicts a landscape scene under a light blue sky with scattered white and grey clouds. In the foreground and midground, a group of figures and animals are gathered amidst lush green foliage and a small stream. To the left, a woman in a light blue and white dress holds a basket of pink flowers and tends to two white goats. A brown and white dog sits near a man reclining on the ground, who wears a red cloak and plays a flute. To his right, another woman in a light blue dress interacts with a small child, while other figures, including children, rest nearby. A large stone fountain with sculpted figures, possibly cherubs, at its top and water flowing from its base stands in the midground on the right. Behind the figures, the landscape features numerous tall, leafy green trees and dense bushes. In the far left background, a ruined stone structure is visible, while on the far right, a thatched hut is nestled among trees, with several cows and sheep gathered nearby. The scene's colors are primarily greens and blues, with accents from the figures' pastel clothing and the animals' and structures' earthy tones.
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