Who painted Herdsman Crossing a River?

Herdsman Crossing a River was painted by Francesco Casanova in 1768.

Where can I see Herdsman Crossing a River?

Herdsman Crossing a River is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Herdsman Crossing a River?

Herdsman Crossing a River is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Herdsman Crossing a River?

Museum-quality prints of Herdsman Crossing a River are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Herdsman Crossing a River

Francesco Casanova , 1768

Herdsman Crossing a River is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Francesco Casanova. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in later hand, center verso on mount: Casanova; lower right verso: Swedish Gre[e?]n / show lines

About this work

Overview

Herdsman Crossing a River is a drawing by Francesco Casanova, created in 1768. It is executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a tranquil scene of a herdsman guiding his flock across a river, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees under a cloudy sky. The herdsman's traditional attire adds to the rustic atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Casanova's use of layered drawing techniques, combining pen, brown ink, and brown wash over black chalk, achieves a sense of depth and texture. The interplay of light and shadow contributes to the drawing's realism.