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The cowherd

Find this country scene.

The French artist Claude Lorrain has made a print of some cows crossing a river while the cowherd plays music to them.

What musical instrument is he playing?

Count how many cows he is looking after.

What other wildlife can you see?

Imagine you could live here. What would your home look like?

Design your new home.