Artwork
Shepherd Boy with Sheep
Shepherd Boy with Sheep is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Shepherd Boy with Sheep is a 1764 print by Francesco Londonio, an Italian artist known for his pastoral scenes. The work is an etching on blue paper, heightened with white.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a shepherd boy tending a flock of sheep on a grassy hillside, a subject that reflects Londonio's focus on rustic scenes featuring animals and peasants.
Technique & Style
Londonio used etching to create fine lines that capture the textures of the sheep's wool and the boy's clothing. The soft light and blue-tinted paper contribute to a peaceful atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Londonio was trained in Milan and later studied engraving with Benigno Bossi, traveling to Rome and Naples. His work catered to the genre themes favored by wealthy patrons in Northern Italy.
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.
