En flok kvæg har søgt kølighed i en sø på en hed sommerdag

1846

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

En flok kvæg har søgt kølighed i en sø på en hed sommerdag is a 1846 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1846 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a herd of cattle gathered around a shallow pond on a sunny day. Some stand in the water while others rest on the grassy bank. In the distance, a line of trees marks the edge of a wide, open field under a partly cloudy sky. A crane stands alone near the water’s edge. The artist focused on the quiet moment of animals cooling off, using soft light to show the scene’s peacefulness. The mix of colors—browns, whites, and greens—feels calm and natural. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used nature to tell stories.