Sheep Shearer Collection

The Strike of the Sheep Shearers in Australia; A Striker's idea of Argument, 1891
'The Strike of the Sheep Shearers in Australia; A Striker's idea of Argument: Firing the Bush, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Shearing shed MCF01_02_0536
Gate Cottage, Dovecote, Horsenden, Princes Risborough, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A man shearing sheep in front of the dovecote at Gate Cottage, with newly shorn sheep in the foreground

Sheep shearing, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson
619579 Sheep shearing, from The History of Australasia by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879 (engraving) by Australian School

Shepherd Hairdressing Farm labourers in the hills of Shropshire were growing their hair long, owing to dearth of barbers in their villages, until Joseph Williams, a shepherd of Clun Farm

The Sheepshearer, 19th century. Creator: Henry Linton
The Sheepshearer, 19th century. After Jean-Francois Millet

Sheep Shearing, 1901, (c1930). Creator: Dermod O Brien
Sheep Shearing, 1901, (c1930). Farm workers shearing sheep in front of a large haystack, with a woman hanging clothes out to dry. Painting in the Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Dublin

Wool, 1. - Shearing Sheep by Machinery, Australia, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Sheep Shearing, 1828, (1938). Artist: James Ward
Sheep Shearing, 1828, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Sheep shearing, 1879. Artist: McFarlane and Erskine
Sheep shearing, 1879. A print from The History of Australasia, by David Blair, McGrady, Thomson, and Niven, 1879

Sheep shearing, Australia, 1886. Artist: A Sirouy
Sheep shearing, Australia, 1886

Sheep Shearing, (1912). Artist: William Hamilton
Sheep Shearing, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Summer. Sheep Shearing, c1570-c1580. Artist: Francesco Bassano II
Summer. Sheep Shearing, c1570-c1580. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Sheep shearing, Russia, c1875-c1877. Artist: Ivan Boldyrev
Sheep shearing, Russia, c1875-c1877. Found in the collection of the Institute for the History of Material Culture, St Petersburg

Sheep shearer shearing sheep Anton Mauve mentioned
Sheep shearer, shearing (sheep), Anton Mauve (mentioned on object), 1848 - 1888, paper, brush, h 461 mm × w 382 mm

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"Sheep Shearer: A Timeless Tradition of Skill and Precision" The art of sheep shearing has been an integral part of rural life for centuries, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. In the iconic painting "Sheep Shearing, 1828" by James Ward, we catch a glimpse into the laborious process carried out in a rustic shearing shed (MCF01_02_0536). The scene is reminiscent of the early days when manual shears were used to carefully remove wool from each sheep. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Australia where sheep shearing holds immense significance. "Sheep Shearing, 1901" captured by Dermod O Brien showcases the dedication and skill required to handle these magnificent creatures. This image reminds us that even as technology advanced with machinery introduced for shearing (Wool, - Shearing Sheep by Machinery), there remained a deep respect for traditional methods. The historical artwork "Sheep Shearing" by Henry Linton takes us back to the 19th century when this trade was at its peak. It portrays shearers diligently working together amidst bales of freshly shorn wool. Similarly, McFarlane and Erskine's depiction of "Sheep shearing, 1879" highlights the camaraderie among workers during this physically demanding task. Artistic interpretations also extend beyond Australia's borders. Ivan Boldyrev's portrayal of "Sheep shearing, Russia" offers a glimpse into how this practice transcended cultures and played a vital role worldwide (c1875-c1877). Meanwhile, Francesco Bassano II captures an idyllic summer day in his piece titled "Summer. Sheep Shearing, " showcasing how this tradition was not limited to any particular era or region (c1570-c1580). As time progressed into more modern times, artists like William Hamilton continued to immortalize sheep shearers in their works.