Shearing the Sheep by Henry Singleton

Shearing the Sheep c. 1820

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drawing, print, paper, ink, chalk, graphite

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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possibly oil pastel

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paper

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ink

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coffee painting

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england

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underpainting

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chalk

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water

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graphite

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portrait drawing

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

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warm toned green

"Shearing the Sheep" (c. 1820) by British artist Henry Singleton (1766-1839) depicts a scene of rural life in England. The drawing, rendered in brown wash, highlights the physical exertion of the task and the contrasting energy of the men and sheep. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this work. Singleton is known for his lively portrayals of everyday life, capturing the movement and emotion of his subjects with skill.

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