A valley with rocky hills on either side: men and women are guarding livestock, dancing and playing music. Etching and stipple by J. Scott, 1815, after W.M. Craig after N. Berchem.
- Berchem, Nicolaas Pietersz, 1620-1683.
- Date:
- July 1 1815
- Reference:
- 3043152i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A woman plays the tambourine, a man plays the hurdy-gurdy, and a man and a woman are dancing. Above left, a goatherd is playing a flute. In the foreground are sheep, goats and cattle. In the distance, two couples walk with their dogs, and a cart is drawn by three horses. A windmill, a church, farm buildings, and a wooden bridge over the river are shown. Far right, a large building on a hilltop
Publication/Creation
London : Published ... by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown; J. White; Cadell & Davies ; [London] (No. 54 New Bond Street) : P.W. Tomkins, July 1 1815.
Physical description
1 print : etching and stipple, en chine ; platemark 35.5 x 42.1 cm
Lettering
The happy shepherds. From the original picture by N. Berchem, in the possession of the Earl Grosvenor. Drawn by W.M. Craig and engraved with permission by J. Scott.
Edition
[State without "British Gallery" below the image, centre].
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3043152i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores