Sheep ShearingDavid Cox The Elder · 1849

  • Creation date1849
  • Dimensions27.0 x 38.0 cm

David Cox The Elder (1783 – 1859)

David Cox (1783-1859) was a pivotal English landscape painter of the Birmingham School, renowned for his emotive watercolours & later oil paintings. A precursor to Impressionism, he captured British countryside with broad brushstrokes and atmospheric

About this artwork

  • Title: Sheep Shearing
  • Artist: David Cox The Elder
  • Year: 1849
  • Original dimensions: 27.0 x 38.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Inventory number: 1885P2508
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

What are the dimensions of the original "Sheep Shearing" by David Cox The Elder?

"Sheep Shearing" measures 27 x 38 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Who created "Sheep Shearing" and in what year?

David Cox The Elder made "Sheep Shearing" in 1849.

How is the palette of "Sheep Shearing" by David Cox The Elder described?

The colors of "Sheep Shearing" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

© 2026 mus3ums.com