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Italian Landscape with a Pair of Shepherds

Johann Heinrich Meyer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view among large trees. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dense tree cover. In the distance, there is a field leading to hills with a structure resembling a temple. The brushstrokes are detailed, with intricate details in foliage and bark. The color scheme is monochromatic, with contrasts of light and shadow in black, white, and grey. The scene includes two figures in a sunlit glade among the trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3650 × 4671 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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