Lambing

1932

Clare Leighton

Associated Names
Clare Leighton

Artist, American, born England, 1898 - 1989

The image shows a rural scene with sheep in the foreground. A wooden fence is on the left side and the background features rolling hills with silhouetted houses or barns. The sky is bright with radiating lines, possibly depicting a sunset or sunrise. The artwork is detailed with black and white contrast, emphasizing texture and movement, especially in the sheep's wool and surroundings. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of black and white to highlight details and form.
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Bibliography

1933

  • Leighton, Clare. The Farmer's Year: A Calendar of English Husbandry. New York: Longmans, Green and Company, 1933, p. 2 (illustration for January).

1977

  • Fletcher, William D. Clare Leighton, An Exhibition: American Sheaves, English Seed Corn. Massachusetts: Boston Public Library, 1977, p. 13, no. 216.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: VI/XX; lower right in graphite: Clare Leighton

Wikidata ID

Q76457438

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