Head of a Sheep

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, c. 1881

This is a drawing of a sheep's head. The image showcases the profile of a sheep's head with a variety of colors and textures. The wool is depicted with soft, layered strokes, and the face is detailed, highlighting the sheep's facial contours. The eye is drawn with care. The background is simple.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Date
c. 1881
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel over black chalk and touches of gouache on light gray paper
Dimensions
42.7 × 29.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a sheep's head. The image showcases the profile of a sheep's head with a variety of colors and textures. The wool is depicted with soft, layered strokes, and the face is detailed, highlighting the sheep's facial contours. The eye is drawn with care. The background is simple.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911