Who painted Cattle Market?

Cattle Market was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767.

Where can I see Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Cattle Market?

Museum-quality prints of Cattle Market are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cattle Market

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1767

Cattle Market is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in image: VG 1653; verso along bottom in brown ink: Jan Josephsz vGoyen del Ploos van Amstel F1767
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 1)

About this work

Overview

Cattle Market is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767, capturing a lively scene of animal trading.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bustling cattle market with cows in the foreground, surrounded by people in period attire, set against a rural backdrop of trees and a building.

Technique & Style

Executed in chalk manner and roulette printing in black ink on laid paper, the work features intricate details in both the cattle and human figures, with the techniques imparting a distinctive texture.

Context

Although created in 1767, the work's style and subject matter prefigure elements of the later Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotive and naturalistic themes.

History & Provenance

No specific historical ownership or exhibition records are provided for this piece, focusing instead on its creation by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767.