Artwork
Goat and Two Kids
Goat and Two Kids is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Goat and Two Kids is an etching created by Francesco Londonio in 1758. The work is executed on blue laid paper and features white highlights.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene rural scene featuring a goat and two kids. The goat is centrally positioned, facing right with its head turned back, while the kids lie on the ground beside it. The scene conveys a sense of innocence and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Londonio's use of light and shadow creates depth in the image, while the goat's gentle expression and the kids' playful poses add to the overall sense of warmth. The work showcases Londonio's skill in capturing pastoral scenes with a sense of vulnerability.
History & Provenance
Francesco Londonio was an Italian painter and engraver active in Milan, trained under Ferdinando Porta, Giovanni Battista Sassi, and Benigno Bossi. The etching is now held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Context
Londonio's work reflects the genre themes favored by wealthy patrons in Northern Italy, often featuring animals and peasants in pastoral and rustic scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
