1759
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Shepherd with Donkey, Sheep and Goat is a 1759 gouache by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a young shepherd with a donkey, sheep, and goat. The shepherd, wearing a tunic and pants, holds a staff in his right hand. He stands barefoot, facing away from the viewer. The donkey is positioned to his left, while the sheep and goat are gathered around him. The scene is set against a simple background, with the animals and shepherd the main focus. The use of white gouache on blue paper adds a touch of warmth to the etching. For more on the technique used to create this piece, look into etching.
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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