Shepherdess Seated on a Rock
The Met
Artist: Jean-François Millet(French, Gruchy 1814–1875 Barbizon)
Date: 1856
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 11 1/8 in. (35.9 x 28.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1983
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A young woman in a cape knits under a tree, with sheep grazing in a distant field
Detailed Description
A vertical image depicts a young woman seated under a dense green tree or large bush, engaged in knitting. She occupies the right side of the foreground, her body angled slightly to the left. She wears a light blue cap, a dark brown top, and a long, off-white cape that covers her shoulders and extends down to her lap. Beneath the cape, a blue skirt is visible. Her head is bowed, and her gaze is directed downwards at her hands, which are actively working with dark brown yarn and knitting needles. She is seated on a large, light gray rock, which is partially obscured by her clothing. To her right, leaning against the rock, is a dark brown shepherd's crook. Behind the woman and the tree, a wide, grassy field extends into the midground and background. Several sheep are scattered across the field on the left side, some grazing and others resting. Their wool appears dark gray or brown. The field is predominantly green with patches of brown earth. In the far distance, under a hazy, light gray sky, a tall, indistinct, dark shape, possibly a tree or structure, rises from the horizon. Faint, small figures are also visible in the distant field. The lighting suggests a soft, overcast day, with the foreground under the tree being darker than the open field.
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