Landscape with Shepherds

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, metà del XVIII secolo

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
Datazione
metà del XVIII secolo
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache (oxidized), on laid paper, laid down on old mount
Dimensioni
22 × 35,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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