Landscape with Shepherds
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, milieu du XVIIIe siècle
- Artiste
- Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
- Datation
- milieu du XVIIIe siècle
- Catégorie
- Dessin
- Technique
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache (oxidized), on laid paper, laid down on old mount
- Dimensions
- 22 × 35,8 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.