How does The Shepherd's Song (painting) elucidate its Description?
De Chavannes used for inspiration of this painting an earlier mural he had painted. Like his earlier work, the new painting possesses what has been described as a dreamlike feel. The titular shepherds were likely inspired by classical sculpture, while the muted colors of the painting were likely inspired by 15th and 16th century Italian frescoes.
frescoes classical sculpture