Newly Shorn Sheep 1878 - 1937

Anne Marie Carl Nielsen's bronze sculpture "Newly Shorn Sheep" (1878-1937) is a small but powerful work that captures the vulnerability and resilience of a newly shorn sheep. The sculpture, on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the animal in a hunched pose, its legs splayed out, its head slightly lowered as if in contemplation. The artist's attention to detail in the sheep's body and the textured surface of the base adds realism and pathos to the piece. The sculpture's diminutive size enhances its intimacy and the viewer's connection to the animal. It's a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the power of resilience.