A Drover with Sheep, a Church Beyond

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, midden 19e eeuw

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.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Datering
midden 19e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache
Afmetingen
13,02 × 19,69 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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