Large Scene Of A Sheepfold With Sheep And Poultry – Oil On Canvas, Late 19th Century

A large oil-on-canvas painting from the late 19th century depicting a lively scene in a sheepfold with a large flock of sheep and rams, surrounded by chickens and a rooster.

The composition is particularly lively: the animals are gathered around the fodder in a barn, while the poultry occupy the foreground. A beautiful black ram stands out in the center of the scene, providing a striking contrast to the warm, luminous tones of the fleeces.

The painter pays particular attention to the rendering of the animals, notably the heads of the rams, the varying textures of the wool, and the rooster’s colorful plumage. The golden light streaming through the sheepfold lends great warmth to the entire scene.

A striking decorative painting, characteristic of the 19th-century taste for animal scenes and rural life.

Oil on canvas, mounted on its original stretcher.
Unsigned or signature not visible.
Condition visible in the photographs, with previous restorations on the reverse of the canvas.