{"product_id":"sheep-partly-sheared-marcus-de-bye","title":"Sheep Partly Sheared - Marcus de Bye","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Dutch artist Marcus de Bye, depicting a sheep in the process of being shorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Marcus de Bye captures a singular subject: a sheep in the process of being shorn. De Bye, a Dutch artist active during the seventeenth century, specialised in the depiction of animals, often producing series of prints that documented various livestock. His work reflects the period interest in natural history and rural life, subjects that were popular among collectors of the Dutch Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is straightforward, focusing on the animal as it grazes. The artist employs a variety of hatching techniques to differentiate the textures of the sheep. The wool is rendered with dense, curly lines, contrasting with the smooth, shorn areas of the animal's back. This technical approach allows the viewer to observe the physical state of the sheep with clarity. The background remains minimal, consisting of a low horizon line and a few wispy clouds, which ensures that the animal remains the primary subject of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bye was known for his ability to convey the character of his subjects through precise line work. His prints were often collected in sets, intended for albums or portfolios rather than wall display. This specific work demonstrates his skill in etching, a medium that allowed for the fluid, spontaneous lines seen in the tufts of wool and the grassy ground. The print is a representative example of the seventeenth-century Dutch tradition of animalier art, where the focus was on the accurate observation of the natural world. The work is unsigned but is attributed to de Bye based on stylistic comparisons with his known series of animal studies, which were widely circulated during his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-windmill-rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Windmill - Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cow-lying-down-near-a-fence-paulus-potter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Cow Lying Down Near a Fence - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marcus de Bye","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455991091535,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456000332111,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456000364879,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456000397647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456000430415,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456000463183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456000495951,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456000528719,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456000561487,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456000594255,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456000627023,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456000659791,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sheep-Partly-Sheared_Poster_CompositorV1_1786255255933.jpg?v=1786496912","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/sheep-partly-sheared-marcus-de-bye","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}