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The background, suggested by simple vertical strokes, provides a sense of the pastoral setting without distracting from the primary action. Maillol, primarily known as a sculptor, applied his understanding of volume and mass to these two-dimensional prints. The result is a work that feels balanced and grounded, prioritising clarity of form over decorative flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing the woodcut medium, Maillol embraced the limitations of the block, using the contrast between black ink and white paper to create a stark, graphic image. This print captures the quiet, everyday nature of the pastoral life described in the original text. 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