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Drawing of a bull, by Edwin Landseer, 1812

Drawing of a bull

Edwin Landseer

1812

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Drawing of a bull is a 1812 by Edwin Landseer, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Edwin Landseer
When & what style?
1812 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows the head of a bull, facing left. The bull's mouth is open, and its ears are perked up. The drawing is detailed, with texture and shading that give the bull a lifelike appearance. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, you might want to look up Edwin Landseer.

The story of this work

Overview

A drawing by Edwin Landseer from 1812 depicts the head of a bull. The work is part of a group of early drawings donated by the Sheepshanks collection, as indicated by the mount inscription.

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About the artist

Portrait of Edwin Landseer
Artist

Edwin Landseer

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.

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