{"product_id":"goatherds-and-goat-near-a-river-jean-jacques-de-boissieu","title":"Goatherds and Goat Near a River - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1763 etching by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu depicting goatherds in a serene river setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Jacques de Boissieu was a French artist from Lyon, recognised primarily for his mastery of etching. This work, dated 1763, demonstrates his technical precision and his interest in the rural environment. The composition features two figures with a goat positioned on the bank of a river, set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and a distant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoissieu utilised a fine, controlled line to define the textures of the gnarled tree on the left and the rocky terrain on the right. His approach to light and shadow creates a sense of depth, drawing the eye from the foreground figures toward the horizon. The etching reflects the eighteenth-century fascination with pastoral scenes, where human activity is integrated into the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who focused on grand historical narratives, Boissieu preferred the observation of everyday life and the nuances of the French countryside. His work is noted for its clarity and the balance between the human subjects and the surrounding geography. The etching process allows for a high degree of detail, visible in the cross-hatching used to model the cliff face and the foliage. This print provides an example of the artist's ability to capture a quiet, observational moment with restraint and technical skill. The inclusion of the artist's monogram and the date in the lower section confirms its provenance within his early career. It remains a representative piece of his output, which often favoured the quietude of nature over dramatic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-adam-von-bartsch-johann-friedrich-leybold\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Adam von Bartsch - Johann Friedrich Leybold — Johann Friedrich Leybold\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/herdsman-instructing-a-shepherdess-to-play-on-the-pipe-francois-vivares\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHerdsman Instructing a Shepherdess to Play on the Pipe - François Vivares — François Vivares\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Jacques de Boissieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456265097551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456268964175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456268996943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456269029711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456269062479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456269095247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456269128015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456269160783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456269193551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456269226319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456269259087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456269291855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Goatherds-and-Goat-Near-a-River_Poster_CompositorV1_1786259776909.jpg?v=1786502412","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/goatherds-and-goat-near-a-river-jean-jacques-de-boissieu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}