Shepherds Resting by a Stream
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Shepherds Resting by a Stream

TitleShepherds Resting by a Stream
ArtistJean-Baptiste Pillement
Date1779 18th century
Mediumgouache and pastel on prepared canvas
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineRobert H. and Clarice Smith Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shepherds Resting by a Stream” is a work by Jean-Baptiste Pillement, dated 1779. It is executed in gouache and pastel on prepared canvas and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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