Sheep at Pasture
1881
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Landscape pasture
1881
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This painting shows a serene landscape with a group of sheep grazing in a lush green pasture. The sheep are scattered across the field, some standing and others lying down, under a cloudy sky. In the background, trees line the horizon, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is peaceful, with the sheep seemingly unaware of the viewer's presence. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the sheep and the landscape. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
