The Cowherdess, Eragny (1886)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome and explore "The Cowherdess, Eragny" created by Camille Pissarro in 1886. This lesser-known yet captivating sketch presents the delicate strokes and subtle mastery of Pissarro's portraiture. Depicting a serene figure from behind, the work invites viewers to contemplate its simplicity and grace.The sketch features a cowherdess standing, represented in profile. Her attire is modest, suggesting her rural occupation, and she holds what appears to be a rope, possibly used in her tasks of guiding cattle. Pissarro's light, yet confident strokes capture the texture of her clothing and the gentle posture reflecting a moment of tranquil daily life. The composition's minimalistic style emphasizes form and the fluidity of motion, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives and labors of the rural French community.Set in the beautiful village of Eragny, where Pissarro would later make his permanent home, this artwork echoes the pastoral themes and rural settings that are often prominent in his oeuvre.
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Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. — Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was born on St.Thomas (now the US Virgin Islands) to a Portuguese father and a Dominican mother. He went to Paris to study art at Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He was an early pioneer of pointillism and neo-impressionism and later became a mentor of many famous impressionist painters including Cezanne, Manet, Renoir, and Gauguin. His paintings depicted rural and urban French landscapes and lifestyle. Many of his works politically captured images of peasants and laborers. Today, he is considered the father of impressionism.