Herdersjongen met hond
1781-10-01
Medium
paper
Dimensions
280; 401
About this artwork
height 401 mm x width 280 mm
Art Historical Context
**Herdersjongen hond (Shepherd Boy with Dog *Richard Earlom, 1781* Step into the pastoral charm of Richard Earlom's *Herdersjongen met hond*, a captivating print on paper measuring 401 mm high by 280 mm wide. Created on October 1, 1781, this work depicts a young shepherd boy accompanied by his loyal dog, evoking the serene, everyday life of rural Europe. Earlom (1743–1822), a leading British engraver of the late 18th century, was renowned for his masterful mezzotint technique—a "dark manner" process that allowed prints to mimic the soft glow and rich tones of oil paintings by old masters ...
About the Artist
Richard Earlom · 1728–1794
Richard Earlom (1743–1822) stands as one of the supreme masters of mezzotint engraving in British art history, whose technical virtuosity and dedication to reproductive printmaking brought the works of Old Masters to unprecedented audiences. Born in London on May 14, 1743, Earlom spent his entire career transforming paintings and drawings into prints of extraordinary quality, elevating reproductiv...