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Watering the Cattle on a Winter's Day, by Johan Lundbye, unspecified, 1848

Watering the Cattle on a Winter's Day

Johan Lundbye

1848

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Watering the Cattle on a Winter's Day is a 1848 unspecified by Johan Lundbye, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Johan Lundbye
When & what style?
1848
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a serene winter landscape with cattle gathered around a frozen body of water. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with trees and a fence visible in the distance. The dominant colors are shades of brown and gray, evoking a sense of coldness and tranquility. In the foreground, a few logs and branches are scattered on the ground, adding texture to the scene. The cattle are shown in various poses, some drinking from the frozen water, while others stand or lie down. The overall atmosphere is one of stillness and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works by the same artist, you might want to look up Johan Lundbye.

About the artist

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Artist

Johan Lundbye

Johan Thomas Lundbye (1 September 1818 – 25 April 1848) was a Danish painter and graphic artist, known for his animal and landscape paintings.

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