Feeding the animals
1851
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
1851
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
In the painting, a group of sheep stand in a dark, rustic setting, their white coats illuminated against the shadows. A figure, possibly a shepherd, stands behind them, although their features are indistinct. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with the sheep's woolly coats and the rough texture of the surroundings captured in thick, heavy brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of quiet, rustic simplicity. For more works featuring sheep, look up the subject: sheep.
