Cattle at the waterhole

Cattle at the waterhole

Michiel Carree

1702

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a group of animals near a waterhole. There are cows, goats, and sheep. In the background, there is a stone wall with plants growing on it. The sky is cloudy and the sun is setting. The animals seem to be resting and drinking water. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures of the animals' fur and the stone wall. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the artist, Michiel Carree.

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