A Pastoral Journey with a Boy Playing His Flute by a Tree
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Pastoral Journey with a Boy Playing His Flute by a Tree is a 1759 ink by Gaetano Zompini, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching in sanguine on laid paper depicts a serene pastoral scene. In the foreground, a boy sits by a tree, playing his flute. To his left, a group of people and animals rest near a stream, while a man tends to his cattle on a hill to the right. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains, with trees scattered throughout the landscape. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and harmony with nature. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this piece, consider looking up Zompini, Gaetano.
