This is a drawing of a scene near a cave entrance. The drawing depicts an elderly figure reclining near the entrance of a natural rock formation, surrounded by various animals and objects. There is a basket filled with vegetables and fruits, sheep, a donkey, a goat, and a dog. Other objects such as a pot, bread, and a stick accompany the figure. The background shows a rustic rural setting with dense foliage above the cave and a cloudy sky in the distance. The drawing features intricate linework and shading, creating texture and contrast.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably after 1767
- Medium
- etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 3082 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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