1806
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Five Sheep is a 1806 graphite by Robert Hills, a Romanticism work, depicting Sheep, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a simple drawing of five sheep in a grassy field. The line work is neat and careful, like a quick sketch but still clear. You can see each sheep’s shape and even a little detail in their wool. This sheet of paper is old and fragile. It’s from 1807, so it’s over 200 years old. That makes it rare and special to keep around. Look for more work by Hills, Robert if you like this style.
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…
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