Artwork
A Landscape with Figures and Cattle
A Landscape with Figures and Cattle is an oil painting by the Naturalist artist George Morland. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
A Landscape with Figures and Cattle is an oil painting created by George Morland around 1793, exemplifying his focus on rural scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a cloudy sky. Figures and cattle are shown in the foreground, near a path, engaged in everyday rural activities, reflecting Morland's interest in capturing the natural world and rural life.
Technique & Style
Morland's style in this work is characterized by detailed observation and a richly textured landscape, influenced by the naturalism movement and the Dutch Golden Age painting tradition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of Morland's prolific output, which included many similar compositions, although much of his income came from prints rather than original paintings.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…
