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Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream

Ferdinand Kobell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon line is high, showing the terrain beyond, including hills and a distant structure. The brushstrokes are detailed, with dense clusters of lines creating textures in the foliage and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on sepia and black. In the foreground, there is a stream or path with figures tending to cattle and sheep among trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1771
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5373 × 2457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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