This charming small-scale painting is the work of Pierre Adolphe Valette (1876–1942), a French Impressionist painter best known for his atmospheric depictions of landscapes and urban scenes. Executed in the late 19th to early 20th century, this pastoral composition is finely rendered in oil on panel, a medium that enhances both the richness of color and the intimate character of the scene.
At its center, a shepherd tends a flock of sheep, set within a lush meadow bordered by trees, while the sky opens in soft tones that bring luminosity and depth to the landscape. Valette’s brushwork combines delicacy and confidence, balancing precise detail with painterly softness. The work, though modest in size, conveys a profound sense of tranquility and timeless rural beauty.
Presented in a richly carved and gilded frame of the period, this oil on panel exemplifies Valette’s talent for atmosphere and mood, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors.
