Shepherds in a Landscape before a Fortified Town
1777
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is titled Shepherds in a Landscape before a Fortified Town. It was created by Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste in 1777. The artist used pen, brown ink, and brown wash over graphite on laid paper, which was a common technique during that time. The use of brown ink and wash gives the painting a warm and earthy tone. To learn more about this style, check out the movement: Romanticism.
