Gezicht op een kudde schapen before 1883

"Gezicht op een kudde schapen" (View of a flock of sheep) is a photograph by Belgian artist Palmer Descamps, created sometime before 1883. This small-scale work, measuring only 110 mm in height and 157 mm in width, captures a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in a field, likely taken from the artist's personal collection. Descamps, known for his early photographic work, was a member of the Association Belge de Photographie, showcasing his talent in capturing everyday scenes with a sense of realism. This photograph, with its focus on the flock of sheep, reflects the burgeoning interest in documenting nature and rural life during the 19th century, a popular subject among photographers in Belgium.