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The Goose Keeper

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This tender scene captures a young woman seated quietly near a small pond, gently watching over a flock of geese that wade and drink in the tranquil water. The delicate brushstrokes and soft palette create a shimmering, almost dreamlike atmosphere, where light seems to dance across the surface of the pond and filter gently through the surrounding foliage. The composition balances the woman on one side, her contemplative pose suggesting care and patience, with the lively cluster of geese on the other, their white feathers rendered with a lively interplay of light and shadow. There is an intimacy and peacefulness in this pastoral moment, evoking the simple, humble rhythms of rural life. The colors—soft greens, warm earthy browns, and pale blues—meld harmoniously, inviting the viewer into a quiet, sunlit afternoon.

The Goose Keeper

Camille Pissarro

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1888

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3200 × 2146 px
404 × 266 mm

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