Artwork
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ferdinand Kobell. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: F. Kobell 1771
About this work
Overview
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream is an etching created by Ferdinand Kobell in 1771 on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a peaceful scene of shepherds guiding their herd across a stream, set amidst a landscape of trees and rolling hills.
Technique & Style
The use of etching on laid paper adds texture and depth to the image, enhancing the serene atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
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