La Plaine Menard Some chips on the inner

Some chips on the inner frame and outer ends

The painting depicts a forest scene inspired by the Barbizon school

That same year

sober and elegant

Despite visible size gaps

La Plaine Menard Some chips on the inner20th century oil on carton monogrammed "R. B." (19th & 20th century) on a rock on the left in the foreground. This small mountain scene depicts an isolated plain, being crossed by a shepherd and her flock. On the left, two cows graze peacefully, while the somber mountains close off the horizon beneath a cloudy sky. The scene is treated in earth tones with subtle hints of light. The tight format and finesse of its execution underscore an atmosphere of