1851
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Returning from Market is a 1851 oil by Constant Troyon, a Barbizon school work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting shows a group of sheep and a cow being herded by a man with a stick. The animals are walking along a dirt path, with the cow in the center and the sheep surrounding it. The man is standing behind the cow, holding a long stick in his right hand. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with trees and hills visible in the background. The sky is cloudy, and the overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and simplicity. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the cow and the man. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Constant Troyon.
Constant Troyon (French pronunciation: ; August 28, 1810 – February 21, 1865) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.
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