The artwork titled “The Shepherdess (after Millet)” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionist movement and measures 52.7 x 40.7 cm. It is categorized as a genre painting and is part of the collection at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The artwork depicts a solitary shepherdess sitting prominently in the foreground. Dressed in a blue attire and a dark shawl, she holds a wooden staff, embodying the modest rural life. The background features an expansive field with textured strokes, which is characteristic of van Gogh’s style. The sky above is depicted with swirling, dynamic brushstrokes, adding a sense of movement and contrast to the serene yet rugged landscape below. This piece exemplifies van Gogh’s profound admiration for the everyday lives of rural folk and his ability to invoke emotion through vivid, expressive techniques.
