1847
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Cattle at the waterhole is a 1847 oil by Constant Troyon, a Barbizon school work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting shows a serene scene of cattle gathered around a waterhole. The animals are the main focus, with some drinking from the water and others standing nearby. In the background, there are trees and hills under a cloudy sky. The artist has used earthy tones to depict the scene, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Constant Troyon (French pronunciation: ; August 28, 1810 – February 21, 1865) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.
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