Who painted Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm?

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm was painted by Salomon Gessner in 1764.

Where can I see Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm?

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm?

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm

Salomon Gessner , 1764

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Salomon Gessner. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm is a landscape etching created by Salomon Gessner in 1764.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest scene with a solitary figure standing beneath a large tree, gazing out over a valley where a herd of goats grazes near a fence and a small bridge.

Technique & Style

Gessner's use of fine lines effectively captures the interplay of light and shadow, lending a sense of depth and texture to the trees. The pale blue tint of the laid paper adds a soft, ethereal quality to the image.