1863
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Interior of a Sheepfold by Night is a 1863 oil by Charles Jacque, a Barbizon school work, depicting Sheep, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a group of sheep huddled together in a dimly lit sheepfold at night. The sheep are the main focus, with some standing and others lying down. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the shadows accentuating the textures of the sheep's wool. The sheep appear to be gathered around a central point, possibly a feeding trough or a source of warmth. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the sheep seemingly lost in their own thoughts. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the sheep's fur is rendered, with each strand carefully depicted. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look into the technique of glazing.
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
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