1758
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Two Reclining Sheep and One Standing Sheep is a 1758 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, depicting Sheep, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see three sheep in this painting, two lying down and one standing up. The sheep are drawn in a simple style, which makes them look calm and peaceful. This style was popular during the 18th century, and it's interesting to see how the artist used it to create a sense of quiet. Check out the technique: etching to learn more about how this artwork was made.
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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