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Sleeping Shepherd, Two Calves, and a Peasant Woman

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two cows and two figures in a pastoral setting. The scene depicts two cows standing in a grassy area, with one cow slightly turned towards the other. In the foreground, there is a figure kneeling down, holding a long stick or staff. Another figure stands behind the first one. The landscape is simple, with faint outlines of foliage. The drawing employs a detailed line work technique, suggesting careful attention to texture and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1762/1763
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3091 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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