Who painted A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep?

A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep was painted by Unknown in 1778.

Where can I see A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep?

A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep

A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Quarry with a Flock of Sheep, attributed to the artist known as 1880_person, dates to around 1778 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image captures a sun‑lit, dusty landscape where a rocky quarry and its cave opening serve as a backdrop for a pastoral scene.

Subject & Meaning

The composition juxtaposes human labor with animal husbandry: shepherds and laborers attend to a dispersed flock of sheep, while a wagon and a few figures stand near the cliff’s edge. Dogs and cats appear to assist in guiding the animals, emphasizing the routine coexistence of work and rural life.

Technique & Style

The work employs strong contrasts of light and shadow, rendering the cliff face in deep chiaroscuro that accentuates its texture. Sunlight bathes the ground, creating crisp outlines around the figures and livestock, while the dust‑laden atmosphere adds a sense of immediacy to the scene.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1778, the piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 1880_person remains the primary identification, with no further documented ownership changes.