Shepherd Boys and Dog Sheltering from a Storm

Britische Malerei 1780–1810, hacia 1789/1790

The artwork shows two shepherd boys and a dog under a large, sturdy tree. One boy is standing, holding a staff, and looking upward; he is dressed in simple clothing with bare feet. The other boy is sitting or crouching on the ground, leaning against the tree, and gazing outward. The dog sits beside them. The scene is in a forested area with dense foliage overhead, and the colors are dark and muted. Light filters through the trees, casting a dim glow on the figures and the ground.
Artista
Britische Malerei 1780–1810
Fecha
hacia 1789/1790
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre papel adherido a lienzo
Medidas
28,5 × 22,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork shows two shepherd boys and a dog under a large, sturdy tree. One boy is standing, holding a staff, and looking upward; he is dressed in simple clothing with bare feet. The other boy is sitting or crouching on the ground, leaning against the tree, and gazing outward. The dog sits beside them. The scene is in a forested area with dense foliage overhead, and the colors are dark and muted. Light filters through the trees, casting a dim glow on the figures and the ground.

Britische Malerei 1780–1810