Sheep Figurine, 1845
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Artifact Overview
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was a prolific and successful sculptor of animals during the nineteenth century. Mene specialized in small bronze figures of domestic animals -- horses, cows, sheep, and goats. His works were well-liked and fashionable, decorating many homes, especially those of the growing middle class.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Figurine
Date Made
1845
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.2.225
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Bronze (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Length: 8 in
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Sheep supply two items essential for human survival, wool for clothing and meat for food. This makes them a farm asset, but protecting sheep requires vigilance. Sheep are social animals with an instinct to move together as a flock. Shepherds use dogs to help protect their flock and herd animals from pens to pasture and back. The close bond conjures visions of a bucolic rural past, emphasizing human-animal relationships.