Shepherd with Donkey, Sheep and Goat

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1759

The image shows a young man from behind, holding a stick and looking at a group of animals. The scene includes a donkey with a bundle, sheep, and goats near a rocky outcrop. The background has a cloudy sky transitioning from land. The artwork is detailed with fine lines resembling traditional etching. The color scheme includes grays and blacks with hints of light orange on specific elements.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1759
Type
Print
Medium
etching heightened with white gouache on blue paper
Dimensions
17.5 × 13.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a young man from behind, holding a stick and looking at a group of animals. The scene includes a donkey with a bundle, sheep, and goats near a rocky outcrop. The background has a cloudy sky transitioning from land. The artwork is detailed with fine lines resembling traditional etching. The color scheme includes grays and blacks with hints of light orange on specific elements.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775