Artwork
Cows and Sheep
Cows and Sheep is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Robert Hills. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cows and Sheep is a watercolour painting created in 1804 by Hills, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a person leading a small herd of cows and sheep along a dirt path, set against a backdrop of trees and bushes. The animals appear calm, following the person without agitation.
Technique & Style
The artist employed watercolour to achieve a light and airy effect, rendering the scene with a soft, hazy quality reminiscent of a sketch.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Hills (26 June 1769 – 14 May 1844) was an English painter and etcher. Hills was born in Islington. He initially studied under John Alexander Gresse, then enrolled at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1788. He…
