1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Head of a sheep is a 1850 by Thomas Sidney Cooper, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a sheep’s head in profile, drawn in loose, sketchy lines. The fur is suggested with quick strokes, and the animal’s horns curve back slightly. The paper has a warm, off-white tone, and the artist left some areas almost blank, letting the light show through. The drawing feels quick and rough, like a first try at capturing the sheep’s shape. The artist didn’t worry about perfect details—just the main features. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.
The drawing depicts the head of a sheep rendered in black and red chalk.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.
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