Landscape with Sheep
1857
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet, misty landscape with rolling hills and a winding path. Two sheep graze near a small stream, while trees stand tall in the middle ground. The sky is soft and cloudy, giving everything a dreamy, faraway feel. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show light and shadow. This was a common way to make prints in the 1800s. Look up lithography to see how this technique works.
