Louis Hersent

French, 1777 - 1860

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This is a drawing of a pastoral scene featuring two figures. One figure is seated leaning against a tree while the other stands beside them. The landscape is lush with trees, rolling hills, and varied terrain. Fine detailing of foliage and terrain give the scene a lifelike quality, while the figures' clothing suggests a classical or historical influence.
Louis Hersent, François Seraphin Delpech, Théocrite (Theorcritus), 1818, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist, Boston, in honor of Shelley R.Langdale, 2020.149.20

Théocrite (Theorcritus)

Louis Hersent, François Seraphin Delpech · 1818 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.149.20