This is a drawing of a sheep. It features a profile view of a sheep facing left in a naturalistic style with attention to detail in the wool texture and body contours. The drawing uses shading and line work to suggest volume and form, emphasizing the sheep's body and fleece. Each detail is carefully rendered, with the contours of the fleece sketched. The background is plain, focusing entirely on the sheep.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1860s
- Medium
- black and white chalk on brown wove paper
- Dimensions
- 8818 × 6829 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original