{"product_id":"herdersjongen-eugene-modeste-edmond-lepoittevin","title":"Herdersjongen - Eugène Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century genre painting by Eugène Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin, depicting a young shepherd boy in a rural setting with a focus on naturalistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugène Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin, a French painter active during the nineteenth century, produced this work, titled Herdersjongen. The composition depicts a young shepherd boy standing in a rural field, leaning against a long staff. He wears a hat adorned with a feather, a red waistcoat, and dark trousers. A satchel hangs at his side, and a bandage is visible on his left ankle, suggesting the hardships of his daily life. In the background, haystacks sit upon a gentle rise, while the sky occupies a significant portion of the frame, rendered with soft, atmospheric brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLepoittevin was known for his ability to capture genre scenes with a focus on the daily existence of rural workers. His approach to light and shadow creates a sense of quiet observation. The palette consists of muted earth tones, ochres, and soft greys, which align with the naturalistic tendencies of the period. The boy's posture, combined with his barefoot state and the simple tools of his trade, provides a direct look at the pastoral life of the era. The artist employs a balanced composition, placing the figure slightly off-centre to create a natural flow across the panel. The textures of the clothing and the surrounding terrain are handled with precision, reflecting the artist's technical training and his interest in the details of everyday life. This work offers a glimpse into the social and environmental conditions of the French countryside as interpreted by a painter who frequently explored themes of maritime and rural life.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/man-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-1\" 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;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" 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;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Modeste Edmond Lepoittevin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788089233743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788100768079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58788100800847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58788100833615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58788100866383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58788100899151,"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":58788100931919,"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":58788100964687,"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":58788100997455,"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":58788101030223,"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":58788101062991,"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":58788101095759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Herdersjongen_Poster_CompositorV1_1789471832910.jpg?v=1789472201","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/herdersjongen-eugene-modeste-edmond-lepoittevin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}