Artwork
Two Reclining Sheep and One Standing Sheep
Two Reclining Sheep and One Standing Sheep is an ink print by the Baroque artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
You see three sheep in this painting, two lying down and one standing up.
The sheep are drawn in a simple style, which makes them look calm and peaceful. This style was popular during the 18th century, and it's interesting to see how the artist used it to create a sense of quiet.
Check out the technique: etching to learn more about how this artwork was made.
Overview
Two Reclining Sheep and One Standing Sheep 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 three sheep, two reclining and one standing, in a simple style that conveys a sense of calm. Londonio's work often featured pastoral subjects, including animals, and was popular among wealthy patrons in Northern Italy.
Technique & Style
Londonio employed the etching technique to create this work, which was then heightened with white on blue laid paper. The simplicity of the style was characteristic of 18th-century art and contributed to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.
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.
