Wobourn Sheepshearing

1810

George Garrard, M. N. Bate, Joseph Constantine Stadler, and Thomas Morris

Associated Names
George Garrard

Artist, British, 1760 - 1826

M. N. Bate

Artist, British, active early 19th century

Joseph Constantine Stadler

Artist, German, active 1780 - 1819

Thomas Morris

Artist, British, active 1750/1800

George Garrard

Publisher, British, 1760 - 1826

The image depicts a bustling scene with a wide view from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high in the image, where trees meet the sky above a large building with a cupola. The scene shows people and livestock below under a sky filled with clouds. The style is detailed with intricate and fine brushstrokes capturing textures of clothing, animals, and architecture. The color palette is primarily sepia, giving it a warm, vintage appearance. People and animals are shown engaging in various activities including conversing, examining livestock, and documenting events. In the distance, more figures and activity can be seen near large buildings and trees under the sky.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, stipple, engraving, and aquatint printed in brown on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 48.2 × 77.7 cm (19 × 30 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.6 × 78.1 cm (19 1/8 × 30 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.197.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Andrew Edmunds, London); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Published by G. Garrard A.R.A. 4


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