Old, Bald-headed Shepherd, Seated Shepherd Boy and Flock

after 1766

Francesco Londonio

Associated Names
Francesco Londonio

Artist, Italian, 1723 - 1783

This drawing depicts a pastoral scene with livestock in an arched rock shelter. Various animals such as goats, sheep, and a cow are shown resting or grazing. The scene is set under a natural stone arch with lush vegetation surrounding the animals. The detailed drawing highlights the textures of the animals' fur and the rugged surface of the rocks. In the background, there are structures indicating human activity, possibly a farm or a resting place for the animals. The composition creates a harmonious balance between nature and structure, evoking a peaceful rural ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with white heightening on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ellwanger/Mescha Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33 × 42.2 cm (13 × 16 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 39.8 × 50 cm (15 11/16 × 19 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.19.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Scola 1994, no. 76, State i/iii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

A. Thompson Ellwanger III and Gregory Mescha, Baltimore; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Scola, Monica. Catalogo ragionato delle incisioni di Francesco Londonio. Milan, 1994: no.76, i/iii

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: A. S. Eza. Sig.r Conte Carlo di Firmian, Cavaliere dell'Insigne Ordine del Toson d'Oro... / ...che L'Intenditore, e Protteotroe delle arti liberali gradirà quello suo rispetoso tributo / Il Quadro è presso S. E. il Sig. Card. Borromeo

Wikidata ID

Q76339886

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