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Shepherd With Dog And His Flock Of Sheep In Winter Landscape by August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck (1828 - 1901)

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In 'Anguish' (1878) by August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck, a mother sheep mourns over her dead lamb. She stands protectively over her lamb, defying the threatening crows that encircle it. Blood seeps from the lamb's mouth into the snow, and the mother sheep's breath forms ghostly puffs in the cold air. Despite her bravery, the scene exudes a sense of hopelessness. 🐑 A notable aspect of the painting is the mother sheep's distinctly human-like expressions of determination and sorrow. These…

Spotted at the National Gallery last week: What a moving painting: August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck: ‘Anguish’. As a ‘sheephusband’ for over thirty years, how many times have I seen this? Sheep have a (measured) IQ of over 60 - more than many folks who are allowed to vote (for the Greens/Labor, I suspect) – and

The King has one more move!