1758
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Woman Spinner and a Shepherd with Flock is a 1758 gouache by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on blue paper depicts a serene scene of a woman spinning wool while a shepherd tends to his flock. The woman, dressed in a long skirt and apron, sits on a rock, her hands moving deftly as she spins the wool into yarn. The shepherd, wearing a simple tunic and hat, stands nearby, watching over his sheep as they graze peacefully. The artist's use of white gouache adds a touch of warmth and texture to the scene, highlighting the intricate details of the woman's clothing and the shepherd's rustic surroundings. The blue paper provides a subtle backdrop, allowing the viewer's focus to remain on the gentle interaction between the two figures. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.
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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