Egron Lundgren - Studies of Sheep and Goat Heads, CairoEgron Sellif Lundgren (1815 1875) Sweden Studies of Sheep and Goat Heads, Cairo (c. 1871) watercolor on paper unframed 18 x 30 cm (7 x 11 in.)framed 30 x 41 cm (11 x 16 in.) This sheet features four close up studies focusing on the heads of goats or sheep. Each animals head is drawn from a different angle: one profile highlights a pair of curved horns, while another face is viewed head on. Lundgren uses warm brown watercolor washes on off white paper,

The former lighthouse keeper’s residence now serves as a conference venue

often at Lake Mälaren

Known for his vibrant and evocative depictions of nature

gently flowing stretch of river

is a remarkable representation of a landscape in the cusp of the seasonal transition from winter to spring

allowed for precise detail

As noted by M

The shoreline in the foreground is treated more sparingly

allowing glimpses of the sky through the leaves

The charm of the painting lies in its immediacy and intimacy

capturing the dignified presence of Frans Heiss “på ett utomordentligt sätt” (“in an extraordinary way”)

such as hunters with dogs