Twilight
The Met
Artist: Anton Mauve(Dutch, Zaandam 1838–1888 Arnhem)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (65.7 x 45.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A shepherd and sheep on a path in a dark, tree-lined landscape
Detailed Description
The image shows a pastoral landscape with a shepherd and a flock of sheep, rendered in shades of gray. In the foreground and midground, approximately ten sheep are seen from behind, moving from the lower right toward the upper left. Their light-toned wool contrasts with the darker, wet ground, which shows subtle reflections. Behind the sheep, slightly to the right, a dark, indistinct figure, likely a shepherd, is partially visible, holding a staff. Dense, dark trees with visible foliage dominate the right side and upper background, forming a heavy, shadowed canopy. Through a break in the trees in the upper left and center background, a lighter, hazy sky or distant light source is visible, creating a subtle glow. The ground is uneven, with varying shades of gray suggesting natural, unpaved terrain.
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