A Group of Animals, Geneva
1851
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1851
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a group of animals gathered around a table, with a dog sitting on the left side. The animals include a white horse, a brown horse, a donkey, and a cow, all facing the table. On the table are various objects, including a basket, fruit, and a blue cloth. In the background, there is a stone archway with a bell tower visible through it. The sky is blue with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony among the animals. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Edwin Landseer.
