1776
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Shepherd Wearing a Cape Driving a Flock is a 1776 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a shepherd in a wide-brimmed hat and striped cape, herding a mix of sheep and goats along a rocky path. The animals cluster around him, some grazing while others follow his lead. Trees and bushes line the background, giving the scene a rustic, outdoor feel. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in the shepherd’s cape or the fur of the animals. This was done with a technique called etching. Look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
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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