Watching Cattle 1888

"Watching Cattle" is a 1888 medal by French sculptor Louis-Oscar Roty. This piece depicts a woman, likely a shepherdess, sitting in a field overlooking grazing cattle. The image is characterized by its detailed, bas-relief style, with a strong sense of depth and texture. The work is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The small, intimate scale of this medal highlights the simplicity and tranquility of the pastoral scene.