Landscape with Sheep
1848
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1848
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a brown horse standing on a hillside, looking to the right. It's surrounded by a flock of sheep, some of which are lying down. The hillside is dotted with rocks and bushes. In the background, there's a larger hill with trees and more sheep grazing. The sky is cloudy, with some blue peeking through. The painting has a lot of detail, especially in the textures of the horse's fur and the sheep's wool. The colors are mostly earthy tones, with some green from the bushes and blue from the sky. The overall mood is peaceful, with the animals just going about their day. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Eugène Verboeckhoven.