The Gathering of the Flocks
David Cox the Elder 1783 - 1859
Summary
Rugged landscape with stony grassland to right and woodland to left, a fallen tree trunk in centre foreground leaning against a pile of rocks. Group of five figures on pathway in foreground to left, one on horseback gesticulating towards flock of sheep heading down hillside in background to left. Female figure in bottom left corner accompanied by two sheep. Mountains in distance to right.
Object Name
The Gathering of the Flocks
Creators Name
Date Created
unknown
Dimensions
canvas: 93.8cm x 142cm
frame:
accession number
1902.10
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
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