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Mrs. Sara L. Lepman

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The image shows a pastoral scene with cattle, sheep, a shepherd, trees, and distant ruins. The drawing features fine etched lines creating textures and shading. The monochromatic color palette highlights the intricate details and contrasts in the landscape.
Stefano Della Bella, Landscape with Roman Ruins, 1646, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.15

Landscape with Roman Ruins

Stefano Della Bella · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.15

The image shows a horse lying in the foreground with two other standing horses further back. In the background, there are trees, a high horizon with sparse clouds, and a flock of distant birds. The artwork has intricate etching techniques depicting detailed textures. The color palette is monochromatic with varying degrees of black and white. A small animal, possibly a dog, is curled up near the horse in the center-left area.
Stefano Della Bella, Horses in a Pasture, 1642, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.8

Horses in a Pasture

Stefano Della Bella · 1642 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.8

The image shows a slightly elevated perspective looking down on a pastoral scene. The horizon is low in the composition with trees and small structures. The sky has sparse linear brushstrokes suggesting clouds. There are figures close to us interacting and further away two figures standing. The color palette is monochromatic with dark ink lines on a pale background.
Stefano Della Bella, Lords and Ladies Conversing, 1642, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.7

Lords and Ladies Conversing

Stefano Della Bella · 1642 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.7

The image depicts a pastoral scene with cows near a river, trees in the background, rolling hills, and mountains in the distance. Linear details create textures on the cows, grass, trees, and hills. Birds fly in the sky above, giving a tranquil atmosphere. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of gray through intricate linework typical of an etching technique.
Stefano Della Bella, Landscape with Animals and Two Seated Shepherds, 1646, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.21

Landscape with Animals and Two Seated Shepherds

Stefano Della Bella · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.21

The image shows a landscape with cattle grazing in a pasture. A lone tree is on the right side, contrasting with denser foliage on the left. The landscape is framed within a round border. Fine lines and etching technique create texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and gray shades. Clouds in the sky add to the serene quality of the image.
Stefano Della Bella, Cows Grazing in a Valley, 1646, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.17

Cows Grazing in a Valley

Stefano Della Bella · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.17

The image shows a scene with two figures on horseback, one looking towards a large, textured stone structure. In the background, there are trees leaning slightly to the side. The horizon features the stone structure and trees, with additional foliage and a faint outline of clouds. The artwork is created using an etching technique with precise, linear strokes defining forms and textures in black ink on cream paper.
Stefano Della Bella, Landscape with Horsemen, 1646, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.34

Landscape with Horsemen

Stefano Della Bella · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.34

The image displays a landscape scene in a detailed style. The horizon is positioned one-third from the top, featuring distant mountain peaks. Two riders on horseback are shown on a path shadowed by large trees on the left. A bridge crosses a small river, with slight ripples shown in the water. Rolling hills covered with trees are depicted in the background, creating a sense of depth. The etching uses a monochromatic palette, emphasizing black shades for contrast and texture in a serene environment. The detailed strokes give movement to the foliage and a realistic texture to the landscape forms.
Stefano Della Bella, Landscape with Bridge, 1641, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.31

Landscape with Bridge

Stefano Della Bella · 1641 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.31

The image shows a pastoral scene with cattle grazing and resting on flat land. In the background, there is a rocky cliff with shrubbery and some trees in the distance. The scene is rendered in etching with fine lines and a monochromatic color scheme of black ink for contrast and depth.
Stefano Della Bella, Landscape with Antique Ruins, 1646, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.24

Landscape with Antique Ruins

Stefano Della Bella · 1646 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.24

The image shows two full-body figures walking side by side. They are mid-stride, with the person on the left ahead and looking downward. Both have drawn and weathered facial features, long hair under wide-brimmed hats, heavy cloaks, knee-length trousers, and boots. Each carries a long spear-like object over their shoulder. The figure on the right holds something similar to a fowl. The background is minimalistic with a few sketchy lines indicating a landscape and some trees or bushes in the distance to the right.
Claude Goyrand, Two Pikemen Traveling on Foot, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.11

Two Pikemen Traveling on Foot

Claude Goyrand · · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.11

The image shows a detailed etching of a port scene. A large ship with workers handling cargo is positioned to the left, overlooking the harbor. The horizon line is depicted above the ships, showing a fortified tower and a distant island. The etching technique uses fine lines for shading and texture, particularly in the sails and water. The color scheme is monochrome, with various shades of gray. Sparse clouds are visible in the sky, creating a serene atmosphere.
Stefano Della Bella, Harbor View, 1644, etching, Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman, 1981.59.27

Harbor View

Stefano Della Bella · 1644 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.59.27