Springtime
The Met
Artist: Charles Jacque(French, Paris 1813–1894 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 16 x 11 1/2 in. (40.6 x 29.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, 1959
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A shepherdess with her flock of sheep under a tree in a rural landscape
Detailed Description
A figure identified as a shepherdess stands on the right side of a grassy field, her back mostly to the viewer. She wears a dark brown hooded cloak over a long, reddish-brown skirt and holds a dark staff in her right hand. To her left, in the foreground, a large, light-colored sheep stands facing left with its head turned slightly upwards. Below it, two lambs rest on the green and brown grassy ground; one lies on its stomach with its head down, while the other is curled up to its right. A fourth sheep is partially visible behind the standing sheep. The ground is covered with scattered small flowers. On the left, a large tree with sparse green and light-colored foliage extends its branches across the upper left quadrant. In the hazy background, several small, dark-roofed buildings are visible under a muted, golden-toned sky. The scene is illuminated by warm light, creating shades of brown, green, and gold.
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