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Driving Cows out of the Cowhouse, by Unknown, 1885

Driving Cows out of the Cowhouse

Unknown

1885

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Driving Cows out of the Cowhouse is a 1885 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of cows being herded out of a rustic cowhouse. The scene is outdoors, with a dirt path and autumn leaves on the ground. A person in a blue coat and hat stands on the right, waving a stick to guide the cows. The cows are a mix of brown, white, and black, and they seem restless. In the background, there are trees and a hazy sky, giving the scene a calm but busy feel. The artist paid close attention to the cows’ different colors and textures, making them look real. The person herding them seems focused, adding a sense of movement to the scene. If you like this kind of detailed, everyday scene, look up Realism.

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