The Sheep of His Pasture
1828
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Edward Calvert
Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Sheep of His Pasture is a 1828 by Edward Calvert, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a serene scene with sheep and women. It's based on an illustration from a book. The artist was influenced by William Blake's work, and you can see that in the details. The details are very fine, thanks to the wood engraving technique. This technique allows for delicate lines and patterns. The scene is peaceful and idyllic. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of Edward Calvert.
Calvert was so influenced by William Blake's wood engravings that The Sheep of His Pasture is directly based on an illustration for The Pastorals of Virgil . Calvert, however, even more than Blake, exploited the ability of wood engraving to achieve the most delicate detail, so astonishing in these miniatures. Calvert's subject matter originated from a vision of the golden age of pastoral innocence and abundance that has both Christian and classical overtones. The women in The Brook resemble figures carved on antique gems, and the tree stumps symbolize the transitory nature of life.
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Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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