Landscape with Shepherds

1775

Friedrich Müller

Associated Names
Friedrich Müller

Artist, German, 1749 - 1825

The image shows a landscape with trees, animals, and a figure in a pastoral setting. The horizon is low, emphasizing tall, detailed trees. The etching technique used highlights the intricacy of the trees' forms. The color palette is sepia and black, creating a classic look. Sheep are near the viewer, grazing on a textured surface. A figure, likely a shepherd, is in the scene. More trees extend into the distance, adding depth. In the background, there are softer, less detailed strokes hinting at more trees and possibly a path.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.1 × 17.6 cm (5 9/16 × 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 18 × 21.2 cm (7 1/16 × 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.92.568


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Friedrich August II, King of Saxony [1797-1854], Dresden (Lugt 971); (C.G. Boerner, Inc., New York); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased November 23, 2004; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in image, at top right, in reverse: 1775 Müller F

Wikidata ID

Q76557200

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