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Seated Shepherdess

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman wearing a long dress with patches of color, sitting with her back partially turned next to a goat. In the background, a flock of sheep are gathered in a field with trees on the left and a wooden fence. The color scheme is mostly gray with occasional warm orange accents. The scene is depicted with detailed lines and shading, creating a textured appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1762
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3118 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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