Le Troupeau en marche par un temps orageux

Claude Lorrain, vers 1650/1651

The image shows an etching of a landscape with a slightly elevated view. On the left are detailed columns resembling remnants of a structure. On the right, a figure tends to cattle and goats. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, showing hills, mountains, trees, and a distant fortification. The sky has clouds, depicted with fine line work typical of etchings. The color scheme is monochromatic with earthy browns and sepias.
Artiste
Claude Lorrain
Datation
vers 1650/1651
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an etching of a landscape with a slightly elevated view. On the left are detailed columns resembling remnants of a structure. On the right, a figure tends to cattle and goats. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, showing hills, mountains, trees, and a distant fortification. The sky has clouds, depicted with fine line work typical of etchings. The color scheme is monochromatic with earthy browns and sepias.

Claude Lorrain