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Seated Shepherdess, a Ram, a Sheep and a Goat

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a resting ram and a standing goat in a rustic landscape. The drawing depicts a scene with a rocky terrain, featuring the animals in detailed form with textured fur. The background includes countryside elements like plants and a distant structure. The use of hatching and cross-hatching technique enhances shading and texture in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1759
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
3015 × 3775 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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