Artwork
Sheep at Pasture
Sheep at Pasture is an oil painting by Nathaniel Hone the Younger. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Sheep at Pasture is an oil painting created around 1881 by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, a Dublin-born artist known for his rural landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of sheep grazing in a lush green field, with some standing and others lying down, set against a cloudy sky and trees on the horizon, evoking a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Hone's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing attention to the sheep and the landscape, and rendering the scene in naturalistic detail.
History & Provenance
The painting is held by the National Gallery of Ireland, representing the work of an artist whose family has a notable history in Irish art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (26 October 1831 – 14 October 1917) was an Irish painter, the great-grand-nephew of the painter Nathaniel Hone.
