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Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm

Salomon Gessner

1764

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm is a 1764 ink by Salomon Gessner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Salomon Gessner
When & what style?: 1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet forest scene with a lone figure standing under a big tree. The person is dressed simply, looking out over a small valley. Below, a herd of goats grazes near a fence and a tiny bridge. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the trees look thick and real. The pale blue tint gives it a soft, dreamy feel. Next, check out how etching works to see how this print was made.