Sheep Bookmark

Six white sheep with black faces, grazing their way up a field of pure, unapologetic green. No shading, no fuss, no attempt at naturalism — just shape and colour, and somehow entirely convincing as sheep.

That flatness is the point. Nicholas Monro (1936–2022) was one of the few British Pop artists to work in sculpture, and sheep were one of his signature subjects: in 1968 he filled the Robert Fraser Gallery in London with a flock of around forty life-size fibreglass sheep. He's also the man who made the 18-foot King Kong that briefly loomed over Birmingham's Bull Ring in 1972. His work is held by Tate and the V&A. He had a gift for taking something completely ordinary and making you look at it properly.

At 48 × 162mm with a yellow ribbon marker, it lies flat in any book. A cheerful small gift for anyone who likes bold graphic design, modern British art, the countryside, or sheep specifically — and there's a fair few of those.

Come and see the full Museums & Galleries range in the shop — there's always more on the shelves than we can fit online.

Key features

• Sheep design by British Pop artist Nicholas Monro (1936–2022)
• Bold flat graphic style — white sheep on a vivid green ground
• Yellow ribbon marker
• 48mm × 162mm
• Museums & Galleries, the British art-stationery publisher behind the V&A, Tate, Natural History Museum and British Museum ranges
• Flat enough to post inside a greetings card
• Perfect for lovers of modern British art, graphic design, the countryside — and sheep

FAQ

• Who was Nicholas Monro? An English Pop artist, sculptor and printmaker (1936–2022), unusual among British Pop artists for working mainly in sculpture. His work is held by Tate and the V&A.
• Why sheep? They were one of his recurring subjects. In 1968 he showed a flock of around forty fibreglass sheep at London's Robert Fraser Gallery.
• What colour is the ribbon? Yellow.
• What size is the bookmark? 48mm wide by 162mm tall.
• Is it suitable as a gift? Yes — a cheerful small gift on its own, and light enough to post inside a card.