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A Sheep Resting

James Ward

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a drawing of a sheep lying down facing left. The artist uses delicate lines and subtle shading to illustrate the dense, curly fleece of the sheep, with soft hues of cream and grey. The background is minimalist to emphasize the sheep.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800/1810
Medium
graphite with watercolor and green crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
4905 × 3133 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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