An artwork on Galleree from The Art Institute of Chicago.
About the artwork
Landscape with a Herdsman and GoatsGaspard Dughet (French, 1615-1675)
c. 1635
France
68 × 120.4 cm (26 3/4 × 47 7/16 in.); Framed: 78.8 × 130.9 × 9.6 cm (31 × 51 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)
Oil on canvas
Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge
['17th Century']
['landscapes', 'paths', 'clouds', 'trees', 'mountain', 'man', 'men', 'goats']
['oil on canvas', 'french', 'oil', 'paint', 'painting', 'european painting']
['oil', 'canvas', 'oil paint (paint)', 'paint']
['painting', 'painting (image making)', 'painting techniques']
In Gaspard Dughet's "Landscape with a Herdsman and Goats," we are invited into a serene pastoral setting. The scene captures a young herdsman, tending to his goats as they meander along the rugged path. Tall trees frame the composition, their soft leaves swaying gently in an unseen breeze, suggesting a sense of tranquility.
In the distance, majestic mountains rise against a vast sky, hinting at the quiet grandeur of nature. The clouds float lazily, casting a soft light that bathes the landscape in warm hues. The herdsman's presence emphasizes harmony with the land, revealing a timeless bond between human and nature.
Dughet’s artistic skill is evident in the detailed rendering of the goats and the subtle play of light and shadow. The earthy colors evoke a sense of calm, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of rural life. This artwork is not just a landscape; it’s a moment captured in time, celebrating the quiet joy found in simple existence amidst nature's splendor.
About the artist
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