About this artwork
Among the rolling hills of an Arcadian setting, a lone shepherd humbles himself before a flowing stream. Such idyllic landscapes earned Eugène Zak his reputation in both Europe and the United States; this work specifically was exhibited for the first time in the landmark International Modern Art Exhibition, better known as the Armory Show, in 1913. A mixture of symbolist and avant-garde sensibilities, The Shepherd’s geometric composition conveys a sense of harmony between humanity and nature. The shepherd himself strikes a dramatic posture, adding to the theatricality of his vibrant, golden-yellow costume.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Artist
- Eugène Zak
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Title
- The Shepherd
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Place
- Russia (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 1910–1911
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Medium
- Oil on canvas
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Inscriptions
- Signed, l.r.: Eug. Zak
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Dimensions
- 116.8 × 81.8 cm (46 × 32 1/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Arthur Jerome Eddy Memorial Collection
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Reference Number
- 1931.519