Studies of Sheep in Pasture

c. 1837/1839

George Richmond

Associated Names
George Richmond

Artist, British, 1809 - 1896

The image displays a sketch depicting a group of sheep from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The terrain shows a gentle slope. The sheep are grouped into two clusters, one closer to the viewer and the other further away. The sketch features fine linework with minimal shading, emphasizing the sheep's form. The color palette is mainly natural tones of the paper and brown ink, creating a subdued appearance. The focus is on the sheep with minimal surrounding details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.1 x 18.7 cm (4 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.145

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Grandson of the artist; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1976-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64571541

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