Studies of Sheep in Pasture
c. 1837/1839
Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 12.1 x 18.7 cm (4 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Accession Number
1995.52.145
Art Historical Context
George Richmond's *Studies of Sheep in Pasture* (c. 1837/1839) is a charming, intimate drawing that captures the artist's keen eye for nature. Rendered in pen and brown ink onove paper, this small-scale work—measuring just 12.1 x 18.7 cm—showcases Richmond's precise line work and subtle shading through hatching and cross-hatching. The British artist (1809–1896), a disciple of William Blake and member of the visionary "Ancients" circle with Samuel Palmer, often explored pastoral themes with a blend of Romantic sensitivity and classical draftsmanship. Created during Richmond's late twenties, li...
About the Artist
George Richmond
British, Brompton 1809–1896 London