The Small Shepherd Seated 1856

"The Small Shepherd Seated" is an 1856 etching by Emmanuel Phelippes-Beaulieu. The print depicts a shepherd resting under a tree with a sheep nearby. The scene is framed by dense foliage and a background of rolling hills with a hazy sky. Phelippes-Beaulieu's meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism in the scene. The print is an example of the pastoral genre, which often idealized rural life and nature.