Shepherd and His Flock 1875 - 1900

"Shepherd and His Flock" is a pastel drawing by Jean-François Millet, a prominent figure in the Barbizon school. Created between 1875 and 1900, the artwork depicts a shepherd, his sheep, and a dog in a rural landscape. The soft, muted tones of pastel create a sense of tranquility and evoke the quietude of rural life. Millet's focus on the simplicity and dignity of labor in the countryside was a hallmark of his art. This small-scale pastel, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into Millet's artistic practice and his fascination with the lives of ordinary people.