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Description
Cattle and Sheep Sheltering Indoors, c.1850 — Follower of Thomas Sidney Cooper - English School | oil on canvas | gilt frame
Overview:-
This serene mid-19th-century oil painting, Cattle and Sheep Sheltering Indoors, presents a tranquil rural scene in the heart of a rustic English barn. Painted circa 1850, it features a brown cow, a black-and-white reclining cow, and three woolly sheep resting on a bed of straw. Farming tools and soft natural light complete the quiet interior setting.
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting reflects the pastoral traditions of the English School and follows the stylistic influence of Thomas Sidney Cooper—renowned for his evocative depictions of livestock in idyllic countryside settings.
Composition & Technique:-
The animals are arranged in a loose triangular grouping, drawing the viewer's focus to the centre of the composition. The brown cow turns slightly outward, engaging the viewer, while the others lie in a state of peaceful rest. Soft, diffused light filters into the barn, creating an atmosphere of comfort and domestic calm.
A warm, earthy palette of burnt umbers, golden ochres, forest greens, and soft shadows gives the piece its inviting tone. The artist’s brushwork contrasts expressive textures in the straw and wood with more refined detail in the animals’ coats and facial features. The result is a beautifully balanced blend of naturalism and romanticism, a hallmark of Cooper's legacy.
Attribution:-
Though unsigned, the subject, composition, and execution of Cattle and Sheep Sheltering Indoors clearly identify it as the work of a skilled follower of Thomas Sidney Cooper CVO RA. Such works, often produced in studios or workshops, were common among English School artists of the period and are valued for their faithful continuation of Cooper’s iconic rural style.
About Thomas Sidney Cooper (1803–1902)
Thomas Sidney Cooper was a leading figure in Victorian animal painting. Born in Canterbury, he rose from humble origins to become a Royal Academician, celebrated for his emotive and realistic portrayals of cattle and sheep.
His formative years included time in Brussels, where he studied under Belgian master Eugène Verboeckhoven. Upon returning to England, Cooper enjoyed prolific success, earning royal patronage and exhibiting at major institutions. His works remain treasured for their warmth, compositional clarity, and connection to the land.
Frame
The painting is set in a later giltwood frame, designed in a classic stepped profile with decorative moulding. Its aged patina complements the painting’s heritage and enhances its traditional appeal. Ready for immediate hanging.
Provenance:-
Private Northern Shire collection
Acquired from a respected northern antiques and fine art dealer
Handled by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Previously exhibited at a regional Shire museum
Key Features:-
Timeless subject – Cows and sheep resting peacefully in a rustic barn
Historical charm – Painted circa 1850, during the English pastoral art movement
Follower of Thomas Sidney Cooper RA – A master of Victorian livestock painting
Atmospheric tone – Rich, earthy palette ideal for traditional or country interiors
Elegant antique frame – Giltwood with classic 19th-century styling
Museum-exhibited provenance – Strong background for collectors and curators
Collectible value – A fine rural scene for enthusiasts of British art
measurements
Height:
59 cm
Width:
69 cm
Depth:
3.5 cm
measurements
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Cattle & Sheep Sheltering Indoors - Follower of Thomas Sidney Cooper c.1850 (LA536253) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1850
declaration
condition
condition
Overall in acceptable antique condition. Original unlined canvas with characteristic fine craquelure. Minor paint touch-ups to background and brown cow. Small repair patch to the reverse; slight tear and paint loss near edges. Frame stretcher lines faintly visible through the canvas. Giltwood frame shows expected wear and small losses, adding to authenticity. Professionally stored and presented.