The Cowherd 1892

"The Cowherd" (1892) by Camille Pissarro is a pastel on paper painting that depicts a woman standing near a cow. The woman wears a red scarf and a brown sweater and her gaze is directed to the left. The cow is mostly obscured by the frame, with only the back and head visible. The backdrop is a landscape with green grass and a view of a village in the distance, suggesting a pastoral setting. The artwork's soft colors and loose brushstrokes characterize Pissarro's Impressionist style, which emphasizes light and color.