Dutch landscape with sheep

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Oil on panel | Signed and dated 1839 | Dimensions: H 17 x W 20 cm
This intimate landscape painting by the renowned Belgian animal painter Eugène Verboeckhoven captures a tranquil rural scene featuring three sheep in the foreground: a standing black lamb, a reclining ewe, and a resting white lamb. The animals are depicted with Verboeckhoven’s characteristic attention to anatomical detail and soft, textured wool, set against a luminous sky with billowing clouds.
To the right, rustic wooden fencing and a cut log inscribed with the date “1839” and the artist’s signature anchor the composition, while a small bird perches atop a post, adding a gentle narrative touch. In the distance, a flock of sheep grazes, emphasizing the pastoral calm and expansiveness of the landscape.
Verboeckhoven was celebrated for his ability to combine precise realism with a serene, almost poetic atmosphere. This small work exemplifies his mastery in rendering both animal character and the subtleties of natural light.
Naam
Dutch landscape with sheep
Herkomst
België
Perioden
19e eeuw Antiek
Materialen
oil on panel
Afmetingen
Hoogte: 17 cm, Breedte: 20 cm
Referentie
DAAA100683
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