Artwork
The Bridge and Goats
The Bridge and Goats is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Frederick Christian Lewis I. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Bridge and Goats is a print created by Frederick Christian Lewis I in 1812, combining etching and mezzotint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of two figures guiding sheep across a worn stone bridge, set against a hazy backdrop of rolling hills and sparse trees, evoking a sense of rural tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist employed shading to create depth, contrasting the defined figures and animals with a softer background, and utilized the etching and mezzotint techniques to achieve a range of tonal values.
History & Provenance
Created in 1812 by Frederick Christian Lewis I, the print is an example of early 19th-century printmaking.
Artist & collection
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