William Holman Hunt - Our English Coasts, 1852



      This painting is a vivid, detailed landscape depicting a flock of sheep grazing along the chalk cliffs of Sussex. Bathed in golden light, the scene combines natural beauty with symbolic meaning, emphasizing the vulnerability of England’s borders. The sheep, some straying close to the cliff edge, suggest neglect and lack of protection. Painted with the meticulous realism the work contrasts pastoral serenity with subtle political commentary, reflecting concerns about national security during a time of perceived foreign threats.


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