Artwork
Landscape with Sheep
Landscape with Sheep is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Volkmar. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: Chas. Volkmar; lower right in graphite: Mr. W. Macleod with compliments from / Chas. Volkmar.
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Overview
Landscape with Sheep is an etching by Charles Volkmar, created around 1876. It is a print on laid paper, executed in black.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a serene countryside with a flock of sheep grazing near a prominent tree. The sheep are dispersed, some resting and others feeding, while people and additional trees are visible in the background.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases fine lines that create texture, particularly in the tree's bark and the sheep's wool, exemplifying a characteristic of the etching technique.
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