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Head of a Sheep

Francesco Paolo Michetti

1881

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Head of a Sheep is a 1881 gouache by Francesco Paolo Michetti, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francesco Paolo Michetti
When & what style?: 1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a close-up of a sheep's head, drawn in soft pastel colors. The sheep is facing left, with its nose and mouth visible. The background is a light gray color. The artist has used gentle, feathery strokes to capture the texture of the sheep's wool. The overall effect is one of quiet calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.