Folk Art Sheep Painting 'Hilda' Naïve Animal Portrait in Hand-Painted Frame

'Hilda'

A delightful folk art painting by British artist Matt Rix, portraying a cream-coloured sheep with a dark face and legs standing contentedly in a grassy pasture. Rendered in a charming naïve style, the sheep takes centre stage against a picturesque rural backdrop of rolling green hills and open countryside.

In the distance, a quaint thatched cottage nestles on the hillside, a wisp of smoke rising from its chimney and drifting into a sky dotted with soft clouds. The scene captures the simple pleasures of country life and evokes the timeless character of the British pastoral landscape.

Painted with bold colours and an appealing simplicity of form, the work draws inspiration from traditional folk art and rural animal portraiture. The painting is presented in a hand-painted frame, while the reverse is lined with a collage of antique papers, adding further character and charm. Ready to hang.

Overall size: 47.5cm x 37.5cm.