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Cattle in Pool (A Summer Landscape)
Cattle in Pool (A Summer Landscape) is an unspecified painting by the American Impressionist artist George Inness. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Overview
Cattle in Pool (A Summer Landscape) is a painting by George Inness, created in 1890. It is characteristic of the artist's mature work and is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a pool of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, and cattle in the foreground. Distant buildings add depth to the scene, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Inness's work is associated with American Impressionism, reflecting his evolution from the Hudson River School to a style influenced by the Barbizon school and the theological ideas of Emanuel Swedenborg.
History & Provenance
Painted during Inness's mature period, the work showcases his spiritual approach to landscape painting.
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Artist
George Inness (May 1, 1825 – August 3, 1894) was an American landscape painter. Now recognized as one of the most influential American artists of the nineteenth century, Inness was influenced by the Hudson River School…
