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Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Creator: Henry Singleton
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Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Creator: Henry Singleton
Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820. Attributed to Henry Singleton
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Shearing the Sheep, c. 1820 Artist: Henry Singleton (attributed) Description: This evocative 19th-century drawing, "Shearing the Sheep," captures the essence of rural life in Britain during the agricultural revolution. The image, attributed to Henry Singleton, portrays a group of farmhands engaged in the labor-intensive process of shearing sheep. The shearers, dressed in traditional clothing, work diligently, their faces focused and determined. The sheep, positioned on a wooden platform, appear calm and resigned to their annual transformation from shaggy coats to sleek fleece. The drawing, executed in brush and brown and gray wash with graphite on tan wove paper, showcases Singleton's mastery of monochrome techniques. The use of chalk and pencil adds texture and depth to the image, highlighting the intricacies of the shearing tools and the worn surfaces of the wooden platform and sheds in the background. The scene is reminiscent of a quiet, pastoral idyll, yet the industriousness and efficiency of the farmhands belie the harsh realities of rural life. The image invites us to reflect on the connection between the land, the animals, and the people who worked it, and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of agricultural labor in Britain's heritage. Location: The Art Institute of Chicago, USA Date: Circa 1820
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