A Shepherdess with Her Flock c. 1852

"A Shepherdess with Her Flock" is a pencil drawing created by Jean-François Millet in 1852. Millet, a renowned painter and draftsman of the Barbizon school, is known for his depictions of rural life, particularly peasants and their daily labors. The drawing showcases a shepherdess tending to her flock of sheep in a field, a scene common to the artist's repertoire. The composition highlights the shepherdess, standing confidently with a staff, while the sheep graze around her. The soft, charcoal strokes lend a sense of realism and simplicity to the scene, capturing the essence of everyday rural life.