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Cattle Resting in a Grove with a Man Seated beside a Brook

Salomon Gessner

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a pastoral landscape in detailed etching. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing a sweeping view of the landscape. The horizon aligns with the tops of distant trees, with the sky etched with fine, delicate strokes. A stream winds through thick vegetation with lush, textured foliage. A figure sits near the water's edge. In the distance, a grove of trees with voluminous canopies and grazing livestock is shown. The artwork is monochrome, using black and tan shades for a tranquil visual impact.

Artwork Details

Date
1764
Medium
etching on laid paper tinted pale blue
Dimensions
3535 × 4009 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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