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Herdsman Crossing a River

Attributed to Francesco Casanova

National Gallery of Art

The scene shows a group of cattle and sheep being herded across a shallow stream. A shepherd leads the animals with a stick, while two cows are at the forefront. In the background, there are rolling plains, sparse vegetation, and ruined buildings on a hill. The sky is filled with swirling clouds, and the color palette consists of earthy browns, warm grays, and creamy whites.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4761 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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