Who painted Landscape with Cows and Sheep?

Landscape with Cows and Sheep was painted by Heneage Finch in 1770.

Where can I see Landscape with Cows and Sheep?

Landscape with Cows and Sheep is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Landscape with Cows and Sheep?

Landscape with Cows and Sheep is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Landscape with Cows and Sheep

Heneage Finch , 1770

Landscape with Cows and Sheep is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Heneage Finch. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Dated 1770, 'Landscape with Cows and Sheep' is a watercolour by Heneage Finch, showcasing a peaceful rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a serene landscape with grazing cattle and sheep, set against rolling hills and a cloudy sky. A small stream and trees with thick trunks are prominent in the foreground, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Finch's use of watercolour achieves a soft, dreamy quality through subtle colour gradations. Loose, expressive brushstrokes contribute to the work's spontaneity and sense of freedom.

History & Provenance

The work bears Dr. John Percy's monogram stamp on its verso and was once part of Sir Henry Theobald's collection. It was later sold at Sotheby's on 13 May 1925.

Artist & collection

Artist

Heneage Finch

Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford, PC, FRS, FSA (4 July 1751 – 21 October 1812), styled Lord Guernsey between 1757 and 1777, was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1772 to 1777 when he succeeded to a peerage.