A Pastoral Journey with a Child in a Basket on Horseback
1758
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1758
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Pastoral Journey with a Child in a Basket on Horseback is a 1758 ink by Gaetano Zompini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman riding a horse while holding a basket with a child inside. A flock of sheep follows behind her, and another woman walks beside them, guiding a dog. The scene takes place in a countryside with trees and rolling hills in the background. The artist used a technique called *sanguine* etching, which gives the image its warm, reddish-brown tone. This style was common in the 1700s for detailed, expressive prints. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
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