Sheep's Pen 1865

"Sheep's Pen" is an etching by Charles Jacque, a renowned French artist known for his depictions of rural life. Created in 1865, the artwork portrays a shepherd tending to a flock of sheep, with a rustic setting and an open door leading to the animals' enclosure. Jacque's masterful use of line and shadow evokes the textures of the barn, the sheep's wool, and the surrounding foliage. This work reflects Jacque's interest in capturing the beauty and simplicity of nature and animal life, a theme central to his artistic practice. The etching, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a testament to Jacque's ability to translate the essence of rural scenes into captivating black and white images.