Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Cleveland Museum of Art

Spotted

Rosa Bonheur — Sheep
Rosa Bonheur

Sheep

1861

Bonheur's masterful study demonstrates her renowned ability to capture animal anatomy and behavior, executed with the technical precision that made her one of the most celebrated animaliers of the 19th century.

Medium
brush and brown wash over graphite, heightened with lead white (partially oxidized to pink)

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

Spotted works by Rosa Bonheur

About this work

Rosa Bonheur, Sheep, 1861

Bonheur's masterful study demonstrates her renowned ability to capture animal anatomy and behavior, executed with the technical precision that made her one of the most celebrated animaliers of the 19th century.

Medium
brush and brown wash over graphite, heightened with lead white (partially oxidized to pink)
Year
1861
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Modern, Drawing, Unique Work

More works by Rosa Bonheur

Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art