Donkey and Lambs
1849
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1849
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a donkey and two lambs in a rural landscape. The donkey is large and brown, standing on a dirt path. The two lambs are smaller and white, one lying down and the other standing up. They are all looking at each other. The background is a green field with hills in the distance. The sky is blue with white clouds. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Eugène Verboeckhoven.
