Artwork
Sheep
Sheep is an oil painting by the Realist artist Thomas Sidney Cooper. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sheep is an 1866 oil painting by Thomas Sidney Cooper, part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. The work depicts four sheep in a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on four sheep, predominantly white with one exhibiting brown markings, in a state of rest and contemplation. Their gentle expressions contribute to an overall atmosphere of peace.
Technique & Style
Cooper's use of color emphasizes a blue sky with clouds, contrasting with the lush greenery of the field. The composition centers on the sheep, rendered in realistic detail to evoke a sense of rural tranquility.
History & Provenance
Created in 1866, the painting is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, where it remains accessible alongside other works by the artist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.
