The image shows a pastoral landscape with a low horizon blending with a distant tree line. The sky occupies the upper half with soft clouds. Cattle graze on the left under tall trees with a herder nearby. A cart is pulled by a farmer, a woman, and a child, suggesting movement. The brushstrokes are delicate and capture intricate foliage. The color palette consists of earth tones, greens, and sky blues, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Trees on the right frame the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1763/1765
- Medium
- watercolor and gouache with pen and ink over graphite on two sheets of joined laid paper; laid down on 19th-century mount
- Dimensions
- 7489 × 3367 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original