Artwork
Wooded Landscape with Sheep
Wooded Landscape with Sheep is an oil painting by William Havell. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Wooded Landscape with Sheep is an oil painting created by William Havell around 1829. It is a serene depiction of a natural setting, characteristic of the artist's work and the era's artistic inclinations.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil wooded scene with sheep grazing in the foreground, embodying the Romantic-era fascination with idyllic rural landscapes and the beauty of nature.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work showcases Havell's ability to capture detailed textures and atmospheric effects, contributing to a realistic representation of the natural world.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection. William Havell, the artist, was a founding member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours and came from a family of artists, influencing his contribution to the landscape painting genre.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Havell (9 February 1782 – 16 December 1857) was an English landscape painter, one of the Havell family of artists, and a founding member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours.
