Artwork
Sheep
Sheep is a drawing by Thomas Sidney Cooper. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sheep is a drawing by Thomas Sidney Cooper, created around 1850, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group of sheep in a field, varying in size, with some standing and others lying down. The sheep are predominantly white with brown markings on their faces and legs.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved texture and depth through a range of lines and shading, set against a light gray background that highlights the sheep.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.
