L'œuvre en bref

A vast field stretches beneath a sky covered with luminous clouds. In the centre of the painting, a long flock of sheep moves in tight formation, guided by a shepherd dressed in dark clothing. The horizon is low, almost drowned in mist, with a few dark trees in the background. The whole scene is dominated by the light tones of the sky, contrasting with the warmer, earthier colours of the ground.

Camille Pissarro depicts a rural landscape animated by transhumance. The colours are applied in small, regular strokes, with shades of green, ochre, pink and blue. The sheep appear as a light band crossing the composition, punctuated by their collective movement. The sky occupies a large part of the space, accentuating the feeling of openness. The painting reflects the artist's attention to agricultural activities and the balance between nature and human labour.

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