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
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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