Black Sheep

c. 1923-1928

Horace Devitt Welsh

Associated Names
Horace Devitt Welsh

Artist, American, born 1888

This is a drawing of an outdoor religious gathering by a water body. The scene depicts a group of individuals in a small pond or river in an outdoor setting. The water is surrounded by trees and vegetation. In the background, there is a church with a steeple, and at the forefront are people in the water with hands clasped in prayer. The gathering is observed by a larger congregation of people and animals along the banks. The use of crosshatching and fine lines adds texture to the landscape and event. The overall tone captures a moment in community life.
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Inscribed: "Black Sheep" in pencil, lower left corner, margin; signed: "H. Devitt Welsh" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76457781

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