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(Cattle dog overlooking herd of sheep)
(1920s)
Medium
pen, brush and ink and pencil
Measurements
38.4 × 56.0 cm (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Hugh McCubbin, 1960
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
For centuries artists have recorded the valuable contributions of farm dogs. The leadership qualities of herding dogs, and the farmer’s faith in them, are perfectly captured in this work by Will Dyson. High above the farmer on horseback, the cattle dog is positioned on a ridge like an overseer, assuming a place of power while herding sheep. The labour and skill required to undertake such tasks makes the dog not only a highly prized contributor to the farm, but also a reliable companion for people working in remote areas.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Victoria
Accession Number
686.23-5
Department
Australian Prints & Drawings
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest