Figure of Shepherdess
CultureEnglish
Date1760
MediumPottery
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 inches (20.96 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank P. Burnap
Object number56-14/2
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DescriptionEach figure holds a crook and stands on a circular, shell-molded, green base. Shepherd wears black hat, white shirt, green coat, light brown cloak, olive-colored breeches, leans against tree stump beside which dog looks up at him. Shepherdess wears green hat, white dress, green bodice, yellow vest, brown panniers and robe; sheep at feet.
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Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
1784
86-20
35-422/2
