Le Soir des Bergers 1828

"Le Soir des Bergers" (Evening of the Shepherds) is an 1828 etching by Danish artist Søren Henrik Petersen (1788-1860). This romantic landscape depicts a pastoral scene with a distant view of a town, a river, and a group of shepherds in the foreground. The etching is characterized by its detailed rendering of trees and foliage, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. It is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The piece is a testament to Petersen's mastery of printmaking, and exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with nature.