Herdsman and Cows Crossing a River
1638
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a river with a herd of cows wading through shallow water. On the far bank, a lone person stands watching. Trees line the riverbank, and the sky is just a faint line at the top. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the water and grass. This style was common in the 1600s. Look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
