The image shows a pastoral scene with a serene landscape. The horizon is depicted above the center of the composition, with distant hills and small settlements visible. The brushstrokes are detailed, focusing on foliage and natural elements. The color palette consists primarily of sepia tones. In the foreground, a figure is seated against a large tree surrounded by resting and grazing animals. In the background, there is a river winding through the scene, leading to a bridge and settlement.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1774
- Medium
- etching and mezzotint printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 9537 × 7728 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original