Landscape, Setting Sun (The Little Shepherd) 1840

"Landscape, Setting Sun (The Little Shepherd)" is an 1840 painting by Camille Corot that depicts a serene, pastoral scene. The painting features a young shepherd playing a flute, surrounded by goats, against a backdrop of a lush forest and a setting sun. The light is soft and diffused, lending a sense of tranquility to the scene. Corot's masterful use of color and light, characteristic of his style, creates a harmonious and idyllic landscape, reminiscent of the Barbizon School's emphasis on nature and realism.