Woman Spinner and a Shepherd with Flock

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1758/1759

This is a drawing of farm animals and figures in a rustic setting. The scene shows two sheep reclining on the ground alongside a goat in the foreground. One sheep is lying close to a figure crouching near it. Behind, another figure is standing, holding an object resembling a spindle or distaff. The background consists of trees and foliage. The drawing is detailed, illustrating textures such as the wool of the sheep and folds of the figures' clothing.
Művész
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Datálás
1758/1759
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching heightened with white gouache on blue paper
Méretek
17,4 × 14 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a drawing of farm animals and figures in a rustic setting. The scene shows two sheep reclining on the ground alongside a goat in the foreground. One sheep is lying close to a figure crouching near it. Behind, another figure is standing, holding an object resembling a spindle or distaff. The background consists of trees and foliage. The drawing is detailed, illustrating textures such as the wool of the sheep and folds of the figures' clothing.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775