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Five Sheep

Robert Hills

Associated Names

Robert Hills

Artist, British, 1769 - 1844

This is a drawing of five sheep in various poses. The detailed pencil renderings capture the texture and shapes of each sheep. Two sheep are shown standing side by side facing left, while the other three have their backs turned. Fine lines and shading are used to depict the woolly coats of the sheep, with a minimalistic background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook
Dimensions

overall: 24.4 x 19.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1988.20.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of John Nichols Estabrook; gift 1988 to the NGA.

Associated Names

Estate of John Nichols Estabrook

Wikidata ID

Q64628922

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