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Two Shepherds in a Rocky Landscape

Salomon Gessner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rocky terrain with cliffs and figures carved or placed near the rock face. Two figures are seen near a large rock formation, with a fence running along the edge of the rock to the right. The brushstrokes are detailed and use fine lines to depict textures of the stone and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, resembling engravings with high contrast between light and shadowed areas, creating a rich visual texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1764
Medium
etching on laid paper tinted pale blue
Dimensions
3537 × 3877 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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