Cattle Resting in a Grove with a Man Seated beside a Brook
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cattle Resting in a Grove with a Man Seated beside a Brook is a 1764 ink by Salomon Gessner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet forest scene with a winding stream. Trees fill the background, their branches tangled and full. Near the water’s edge, a few cows stand or rest under the shade, while a lone figure sits on a rock by the brook. The pale blue tint gives the whole scene a cool, dreamy feel. The artist used fine lines to show every leaf and ripple, making the scene feel alive. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
