1793
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Four Studies of Heads of Cattle is a 1793 oil by George Morland, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting features four cow heads, each depicted in a different pose. The cows are white with brown patches around their eyes and ears, and they are set against a muted background that gradually fades from light to dark. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of texture and depth, particularly in the rendering of the cows' fur. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer is being invited to study the cows up close. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up George Morland.
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:…
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