Shepherd Boy with Two Goats
1817
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1817
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a boy sitting on a fence, holding a stick. Two goats stand in front of him, one looking straight ahead and the other toward the boy. The background has trees, bushes, and a simple fence line. The boy’s hat and loose coat look like everyday clothes, not fancy. The goats have thick fur and curved horns, and the boy seems to be herding them. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create detailed lines with acid and metal plates.
