Hirte mit Sack treibt eine Herde

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1763

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd standing among a flock of sheep and goats. The shepherd is wearing traditional attire and holding a staff. A pond is on the left, reflecting some animals. In the background, more sheep are near an archway that appears to be the ruins of a stone structure. Trees and foliage make up the backdrop. The artwork is detailed with fine lines in a monochromatic palette of grays and browns. The brushstrokes show intricate details and texture.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Datierung
1763
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching heightened with white gouache on blue laid paper
Maße
21,8 × 28,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd standing among a flock of sheep and goats. The shepherd is wearing traditional attire and holding a staff. A pond is on the left, reflecting some animals. In the background, more sheep are near an archway that appears to be the ruins of a stone structure. Trees and foliage make up the backdrop. The artwork is detailed with fine lines in a monochromatic palette of grays and browns. The brushstrokes show intricate details and texture.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775