Sleeping Shepherdess 1775 - 1780

"Sleeping Shepherdess" is a miniature painting on porcelain by Augustin Le Grand, created between 1775 and 1780. The work depicts a young couple in a pastoral setting. The woman, dressed in blue, sleeps peacefully, while the man, in purple and yellow, watches over her. The scene includes a river, sheep, and a goat, all adding to the idyllic atmosphere of the miniature. Le Grand's delicate brushwork and pastel colors give the artwork a charming and romantic quality, characteristic of 18th-century Rococo style. This miniature painting is a beautiful example of the delicate and intimate art form that was popular in the 18th century. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.