The image displays a sketch depicting a group of sheep from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The terrain shows a gentle slope. The sheep are grouped into two clusters, one closer to the viewer and the other further away. The sketch features fine linework with minimal shading, emphasizing the sheep's form. The color palette is mainly natural tones of the paper and brown ink, creating a subdued appearance. The focus is on the sheep with minimal surrounding details.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1837/1839
- Medium
- pen and brown ink on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4872 × 3178 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original