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A Shepherd Scolding His Dog for Letting His Sheep Run Away

Heinrich Carl Reinhold

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd, dog, and sheep in the foreground. Trees and foliage are on the right side, and rolling hills are in the background. The horizon shows more trees and rooftops of buildings. The engraving is detailed with intricate lines and a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1815-1817
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
8643 × 5613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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