Sleeping Calf 1944

"Sleeping Calf" is a 1944 stone sculpture by American artist Grace H. Turnbull (1880-1976). The sculpture depicts a young calf lying peacefully, its head resting on its front leg. The artist's use of texture, visible in the calf's fur and the subtle ridges on its body, adds a sense of realism to the sculpture. The overall shape of the piece, along with the positioning of the calf's limbs, conveys a sense of tranquility and vulnerability. The sculpture is a testament to Turnbull's skill in capturing the beauty and innocence of animal life through stone.