The Sheepfold

William Charles Estall, 1857 - 1897



The Sheepfold

William Charles Estall 1857 - 1897

Summary

Impressionistic landscape scene depicting a shepherd and his flock gathered in a sheepfold. A mound of hay is visible to the far left of the field and in the foreground, sheep feed from a trough. Beyond the scene, a farmhouse surrounded by trees is visible in the background, and in the distance hills line the horizon. The sky above is hazy and dusk, with a setting sun.


Object Name

The Sheepfold

Creators Name

William Charles Estall

Date Created

unknown

Dimensions

unframed: 33.3cm x 51cm
framed: 58.2cm x 76cm

accession number

1907.3

Place of creation

England

Support

canvas

Medium

oil paint

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