Rustic Village along a River with Travelers
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Domenico Bernardo Zilotti
Domenico Bernardo Zilotti (1730–1795) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rustic Village along a River with Travelers is a 1764 ink by Domenico Bernardo Zilotti, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet village by a river, with simple houses and a few trees. Two people walk near the water’s edge, while sheep graze in the background. Smoke rises from a chimney, and the scene feels calm and everyday. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the trees and buildings look almost three-dimensional. The river’s surface is marked with quick, wavy strokes—like water in motion. Next, check out how this artist used etching.
Domenico Bernardo Zilotti (1730–1795) was an artist.
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