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Sketch of cattle, by Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1850

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Overview

Sketch of cattle is a 1850 by Thomas Sidney Cooper, depicting Cattle, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Sidney Cooper
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a group of cattle standing together in a field. They are all facing different directions, some looking at the viewer and others gazing off into the distance. The cattle are drawn in a simple yet detailed style, with visible lines and shading that give them texture and depth. In the background, there is a faint outline of trees and a sky, but the focus is clearly on the cattle. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to the details of the cattle's bodies and the way they interact with each other. The drawing is a great example of the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday scenes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you could look up Thomas Sidney Cooper.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil drawing by Thomas Sidney Cooper from 1850 shows cattle, some of which are positioned in water.

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About the artist

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Artist

Thomas Sidney Cooper

Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.

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