Antique Bas-Relief with Seated Boy Holding Falcon and Accompanied by Dog, Sheep, and Goats 1774

"Antique Bas-Relief with Seated Boy Holding Falcon and Accompanied by Dog, Sheep, and Goats" is a 1774 drawing by English artist John Downman (1749-1824) and is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The drawing depicts a seated young boy holding a falcon, surrounded by a dog, a sheep, and a goat in a pastoral setting. Downman's delicate and precise linework creates a sense of realism and depth in the composition. The work is a testament to the artist's mastery of the bas-relief technique, effectively conveying three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface.