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; Field workers resting by the haystack, 20th century, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Date: 20th century Description: In the grain field, a farm laborer and his wife have taken a break to rest. 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 student 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 discolored due to its age. With light margins.