Weighing the Fleece 1921

"Weighing the Fleece" is a 1921 painting by Australian artist George Washington Lambert. The artwork depicts a scene of sheep shearing with a group of people in a rustic barn setting, highlighting the importance of the wool industry in Australia. The composition features a large sheep being weighed, emphasizing the value of the fleece. Lambert's attention to detail captures the working class and their relationship with the land. The piece is a testament to the artist's mastery of realism and his ability to convey a narrative through his subject matter.