Unfinished Study of Sheep

Look closely at Unfinished Study of Sheep. Painting in brown and yellow tones of a flock of sheep at close range, one facing front and looking directly at the viewer.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Give the image another moment. Which detail changes the way you see the whole? The Art Institute dates Unfinished Study of Sheep to c. 1850.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Constant Troyon (French, 1810–1865) made this painting. The museum dates it c. 1850.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoUnfinished Study of Sheep

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