Who painted A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood was painted by Martin von Molitor in 1790.

Where can I see A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

Museum-quality prints of A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood

Martin von Molitor , 1790

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Martin von Molitor. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: No 52 Le troupeaux de vaches dans le bois, 1ère épreuve

About this work

Overview

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is an etching on laid paper by Martin von Molitor, created around 1790.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene landscape: a meadow with grazing cattle near a wood, featuring a winding stream and a solitary figure. Tall trees with twisting branches dominate the background against a light sky.

Technique & Style

Molitor employed fine lines to achieve textured effects, rendering the trees dense and the meadow soft. This approach was characteristic of etchings from the late 18th century.