Landschap met koeien, schapen en herderin, gewijzigde kopie naar een schilderij van Paulus Potter, de herderin gekopieerd van een schilderij van Karel Dujardin (recto); onvoltooid portret van een man (verso)
Medium
parchment (animal material)
Dimensions
46; 7.5; 64.5; 37; 56
About this artwork
drager: hoogte 37 cm x breedte 46 cm
Art Historical Context
Created in 1761 by Swiss artist Jean-Étienne Liotard, this double-sided work on parchment offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century artistic practice. The recto presents a pastoral landscape featuring cows, sheep, and a shepherdess, thoughtfully adapted from paintings by the Dutch masters Paulus Potter and Karel Dujardin. Liotard’s version combines elements from both sources into a single, harmonious scene that celebrates the quiet beauty of rural life. Measuring 37 by 46 centimeters, the parchment support highlights Liotard’s versatility; although he is best known for his delicate paste...
About the Artist
Jean-Etienne Liotard · 1692–1789
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