Artwork
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ferdinand Kobell. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream is an etching created by Ferdinand Kobell in 1771 on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a peaceful scene of shepherds guiding their herd across a stream, set amidst a landscape of trees and rolling hills.
Technique & Style
The use of etching on laid paper adds texture and depth to the image, enhancing the serene atmosphere of the scene.
Artist & collection
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