1758
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Peasant Boy Asleep near Two Sheep is a 1758 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a boy curled up asleep on rocky ground, surrounded by two sheep. The boy’s head rests on his arm, and one sheep stands nearby while the other lies down beside him. The background has rough, textured lines that look like trees or bushes, and the whole scene is framed by a border. The artist used a mix of black lines and white highlights on blue paper to create depth. The boy’s face is soft, while the sheep have sharp, detailed fur. This style was common in prints of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
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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