1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Repose is a 1850 oil by Constant Troyon, a Realism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a group of cows in a lush green field. The cows are relaxed, with some lying down and others standing or walking. The field is dotted with trees and bushes, and a body of water is visible in the background. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and blue dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall mood of the painting is peaceful and calm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up 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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