1735
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Seated Shepherd Boys is a 1735 ink by François Boucher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this etching, two shepherd boys sit on the ground, their backs to each other. One boy wears a hat and holds a stick in his right hand, while the other boy has a stick in his left hand. The boys are dressed in loose-fitting clothing and have long hair. The background is minimal, with some foliage visible behind the boys. The etching is rendered in fine lines, with a focus on capturing the textures of the boys' clothing and the surrounding environment. The overall mood of the piece is one of quiet contemplation, with the boys lost in thought. This etching is a great example of the work of artist Boucher, François.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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