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Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso)

Frederic Cayley Robinson , 1914

Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso), by Frederic Cayley Robinson, watercolor, 1914
Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso), by Frederic Cayley Robinson, watercolor, 1914

Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso) is a watercolor drawing by Frederic Cayley Robinson. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This double-sided watercolor drawing, created around 1914 by Frederic Cayley Robinson, features two distinct scenes. The recto depicts a woman with sheep in a field, while the verso shows the death of Rachel. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The recto side shows a woman standing beside a sheep in a field of tall grass, with bare trees in the background. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with the woman's face turned away, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. The subject is likely related to the biblical story of Rachel.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Robinson's use of loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture movement in the grass and the sheep's wool. The watercolor technique, possibly involving glazing, creates a soft, layered effect, adding depth to the scene.

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Artist & collection

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Who painted Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso)?

Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso) was painted by Frederic Cayley Robinson in 1914.

Where can I see Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso)?

Study for "Rachel Came with Her Father's Sheep" (recto); The Death of Rachel (verso) is held by National Gallery of Art.

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