A Drover with Sheep, a Church Beyond

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, mid–19th century

This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Date
mid–19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache
Dimensions
13.02 × 19.69 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850