1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
Highland Shepherd’s Dog in the Snow (previously known as 'Sheepdog Rescuing a Ram from a Snowdrift') is a 1890 oil by Edwin Landseer, held at National Library of Wales.
This painting depicts a dog and a ram in a snowy landscape. The dog, with a long, dark coat and lighter fur on its chest, is positioned beside the ram, which has a thick, light-brown coat and curved horns. The dog appears to be watching over the ram, which is lying down in the snow. The background of the painting features a snowy hillside with trees in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet companionship between the dog and the ram. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up 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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