1763
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Boy on a Donkey Driving a Flock is a 1763 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a boy riding a donkey, leading a small herd of sheep down a dirt path. The boy wears a hat and a heavy coat, while the donkey carries a basket. The sheep have thick wool, some with red marks on their backs. In the background, there’s a fence and a few small buildings. The blue background and sketchy lines make the scene feel cool and calm. The artist used a mix of ink and white highlights to make the details pop. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create these kinds of prints.
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
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