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The Square Book of Animals: The Simple Sheep, by William Nicholson, 1899

The Square Book of Animals: The Simple Sheep

William Nicholson

1899

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Square Book of Animals: The Simple Sheep is a 1899 by William Nicholson, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Nicholson
When & what style?
1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple sheep in a field. The artist used bold lines and bright colors to create a sense of innocence. The sheep is also shown in a peaceful atmosphere, which was a common theme in artwork from this time period. You can learn more about similar artwork by visiting the museum where this piece is held, The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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