Head of a Sheep

c. 1881

Francesco Paolo Michetti

Associated Names
Francesco Paolo Michetti

Artist, Italian, 1851 - 1929

This is a drawing of a sheep's head. The image showcases the profile of a sheep's head with a variety of colors and textures. The wool is depicted with soft, layered strokes, and the face is detailed, highlighting the sheep's facial contours. The eye is drawn with care. The background is simple.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel over black chalk and touches of gouache on light gray paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Funds from Anonymous

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.7 × 29.3 cm (16 13/16 × 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.195.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; (Pandora Old Masters, Inc., New York); purchased by NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black chalk: Michetti

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