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Untitled (Cows And Calves By A Stream), by Robert A. Eichelberger, ink, 1889

Untitled (Cows And Calves By A Stream)

Robert A. Eichelberger

1889

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled (Cows And Calves By A Stream) is a 1889 ink by Robert A. Eichelberger, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert A. Eichelberger
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows cows and calves grazing by a quiet stream. A big tree leans over the water, and the scene feels calm and shady. The grass is patchy, and the light looks soft, like a cloudy day. The artist used a scratchy, layered method to make the lines and tones pop. It’s not smooth like paint—more like carving into the surface. Check out etching to see how artists create these detailed, textured prints.

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