Herdsmen Driving Cattle across a Stream

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, c. 1760

This is a painting of a scene depicting a herd of cattle and sheep with a person guiding them. The animals are depicted with dynamic brushstrokes suggesting movement. Swirling cloud-like formations can be seen in the background. The color palette is warm and earthy, consisting of browns, beiges, and hints of red and blue. Light and shadow are used to add depth to the figures. The style is similar to Peter Paul Rubens, known for capturing dynamic scenes and rich texture.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Date
c. 1760
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper laid down on board
Dimensions
29.5 × 29.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a scene depicting a herd of cattle and sheep with a person guiding them. The animals are depicted with dynamic brushstrokes suggesting movement. Swirling cloud-like formations can be seen in the background. The color palette is warm and earthy, consisting of browns, beiges, and hints of red and blue. Light and shadow are used to add depth to the figures. The style is similar to Peter Paul Rubens, known for capturing dynamic scenes and rich texture.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760