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A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood

Martin von Molitor

1790

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is a 1790 ink by Martin von Molitor, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Martin von Molitor
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a quiet meadow with a herd of cows grazing near the edge of a wood. Tall trees fill the background, their branches twisting against a light sky. In the foreground, a small stream winds through the grass, and a lone figure stands near the water. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the trees look dense and the meadow soft. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Molitor made detailed prints.