Lombard Farmhouse (above); Saddled Donkey Standing in Front of a Shop (below)
1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lombard Farmhouse (above); Saddled Donkey Standing in Front of a Shop (below) is a 1877 ink by Luca Beltrami, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sheet holds two small black-and-white drawings. The top shows a simple farmhouse with a ladder leaning against it and a covered well. The bottom picture has a donkey tied up outside a shop with a sign that reads "CABINETS." The artist used sharp lines to show everyday life, like chores or small businesses. These drawings look like they might be from a time when people relied on animals for work. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
