Landscape with Shepherds

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, mediados del siglo XVIII

The image shows a pastoral scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set high with distant hills and small structures visible. In the foreground, there are people and animals gathered beneath trees. The trees have lush canopies and intertwined branches. The artwork is created with light, fluid brushstrokes. The color palette is subdued, with sepia tones dominating and gentle variations in browns and grays.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Fecha
mediados del siglo XVIII
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache (oxidized), on laid paper, laid down on old mount
Medidas
22 × 35,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a pastoral scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set high with distant hills and small structures visible. In the foreground, there are people and animals gathered beneath trees. The trees have lush canopies and intertwined branches. The artwork is created with light, fluid brushstrokes. The color palette is subdued, with sepia tones dominating and gentle variations in browns and grays.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775