Cattle Piece
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Cattle Piece is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, a group of sheep and cows graze near a small stream. Two people sit on a fallen tree trunk, watching the animals. The background has rolling hills, a few trees, and a dark, cloudy sky. The painting uses strong light and shadow to make the animals and people stand out. The dark areas contrast sharply with the lighter spots, giving depth to the scene. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting technique works.
