Cows in a field under a stormy sky, 1877
1889
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1889
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows cows in a field under a stormy sky. The cows are brown and white, and they're standing or lying down in the grass. There's a body of water in the background, and some trees and buildings on the other side. The sky is dark and cloudy, which makes the whole scene look dramatic. The artist used a lot of gray and brown colors to create a moody atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might want to look up more works by Eugène Louis Boudin.
