832 - P. LEMAGNY (1905-1977), A moment with the shepherd during the harvest, Etching

P. LEMAGNY (1905-1977), A moment with the shepherd during the harvest, Etching Paul Pierre Lemagny (1905 Dainville, Meuse - 1977 Versailles): Shepherding during the harvest Resting field workers at the haystack, 20th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Date: 20th century Description: In the grain field, a farm labourer and his wife have retired for a shepherding session. They are lying in the grain. In the background the grain is being harvested with a scythe. Signed "Lemagny" at the bottom left of the image. Paul Pierre Lemagny grew up in Lorraine, Picardy and Normandy. He was a pupil of the sculptor Elie Raset and the engraver Adolphe Crauk. In his later years, he explored the ideas of the philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Keywords: 20th century, Realism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 36,3 cm x 27,9 cm (14,3 x 11 in), Plate: 25,9 cm x 19,3 cm (10,2 x 7,6 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet has discoloured due to its age. With light margins.