Impressive 19th-century oil painting depicting a flock of sheep resting and grazing on a hillside. The composition shows six sheep in various poses against a muted sky, painted in warm earth tones typical of pastoral scenes from this period. The work demonstrates careful attention to the sheep's wool texture and naturalistic positioning. Housed in an attractive period gilt frame with rope detailing.
Dimensions: 16 1/2 “ H x 24 3/4” W x 1 1/4” D
Medium:Oil on wood board
Age:Late 19th century
Origin:European (sourced in Paris, France)
Signature/mark:Signed lower right "C- Jones"
Disclaimers: Age-appropriate wear, including surface patina, craquelure, and minor paint loss visible in sky area and near frame border; wood board has split horizontally in the top third of the painting, but has not affected the integrity of the piece; frame shows minor gilt loss and surface scratches; paper backing shows deterioration and would benefit from replacement
