Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II
1776
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La bonne petite soeur is a 1776 ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman and a child herding sheep in a rocky, windy landscape. The woman holds a staff and leads the sheep, while the child follows. In the background, a bull stands on a hill, and the sky is filled with swirling lines suggesting strong wind. The title *La bonne petite soeur* means "The Good Little Sister," hinting this scene might celebrate kindness or family. The artist signed it as *Peintre du Roy*, meaning "King’s Painter." Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II (1740–1812) was an artist.
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