
Shepherd with Flock
Schmutzer, Ferdinand · Austrian
- Medium
- etching in brown
- Classification
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 4520 × 3522px
Description
The image features an elevated perspective overlooking a countryside scene with a shepherd and a flock of sheep. The horizon line is suggested by a light gradient, separating the sky from the landscape. The scene is depicted in a sketch-like style with detailed lines creating textures in the grass and foliage. The color palette consists of shades of brown and sepia, giving the image a vintage quality. Closest to us are patches of earth and grass, leading to the shepherd and his flock on a rise. The landscape recedes into the distance where a lone tree stands against the pale sky.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).