A Drover with Sheep, a Church Beyond

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, metà del XIX secolo

This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Datazione
metà del XIX secolo
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache
Dimensioni
13,02 × 19,69 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850