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The Red Cow, by Paul Gauguin, oil, 1895

The Red Cow

Paul Gauguin

1895

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Red Cow is a 1895 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Tree, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1895 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a red cow in a field. The cow is in the foreground, with its head down, eating grass. In the background, there are trees and a few people working in the field. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold colors and thick brushstrokes. The red of the cow's fur stands out against the green of the grass and the blue of the sky. The artist who painted this is Paul Gauguin.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gauguin
Artist

Paul Gauguin

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.

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