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Landscape with cattle drinking at a pool, by George Robertson, watercolor, 1760

Landscape with cattle drinking at a pool

George Robertson

1760

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with cattle drinking at a pool is a 1760 watercolor by George Robertson, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Robertson
When & what style?
1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a group of cattle gathered around a pool of water. The trees and foliage are depicted in various shades of green, with some branches stretching out towards the sky. In the background, a few cows can be seen grazing or resting in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic scene. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to explore the works of other artists from this period.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicts a landscape scene in which cattle are gathered at a pool to drink.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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