Le mérinos
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late 19th century
About this artwork
This horizontal oil painting depicts a shaggy-haired sheep, possibly a ram given its prominent horns, lying down on a patch of earthy ground. The animal's thick wool and detailed head are rendered against a plain, light background, suggesting an observational study.
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Le mérinos
Rosa Bonheur, late 19th century
