A sheep shearing match

A sheep shearing match

Eyre Crowe

1875

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered under a large tent. They are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are busy shearing sheep. The sheep are lying on the ground, and the people are using shears to cut their wool. In the background, you can see a few people sitting on chairs, watching the shearing match. The atmosphere seems lively and energetic, with everyone focused on the task at hand. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Eyre Crowe.

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