Woman Spinner and a Shepherd with Flock

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.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1758/1759
Type
Print
Medium
etching heightened with white gouache on blue paper
Dimensions
17.4 × 14 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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