Spinnerin und Hirte mit Herde

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1758/1759

This is a drawing of farm animals and figures in a rustic setting. The scene shows two sheep reclining on the ground alongside a goat in the foreground. One sheep is lying close to a figure crouching near it. Behind, another figure is standing, holding an object resembling a spindle or distaff. The background consists of trees and foliage. The drawing is detailed, illustrating textures such as the wool of the sheep and folds of the figures' clothing.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Datierung
1758/1759
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching heightened with white gouache on blue paper
Maße
17,4 × 14 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of farm animals and figures in a rustic setting. The scene shows two sheep reclining on the ground alongside a goat in the foreground. One sheep is lying close to a figure crouching near it. Behind, another figure is standing, holding an object resembling a spindle or distaff. The background consists of trees and foliage. The drawing is detailed, illustrating textures such as the wool of the sheep and folds of the figures' clothing.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775