The artwork titled “Rocky Mountain Sheep” was created by John James Audubon in 1845. It belongs to the Naturalism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting. The artwork depicts a detailed and realistic portrayal of two Rocky Mountain sheep set against a rugged mountainous landscape.
In the artwork, the foreground features a large ram with prominent curled horns, confidently posed with one leg lifted as if in motion. Alongside the ram, a ewe stands gracefully, gazing towards the landscape. Both animals are meticulously rendered with lifelike textures, highlighting their muscular physiques and distinct features. The background comprises the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains, complete with rocky outcrops and a distant view of additional mountains, all depicted with careful attention to the natural setting, emphasizing the realism characteristic of the Naturalism movement.
