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Landscape with Cattle, by Rosa Bonheur, oil, 1870

Landscape with Cattle

Rosa Bonheur

1870

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Cattle is a 1870 oil by Rosa Bonheur, a Realism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rosa Bonheur
When & what style?
1870 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with cattle grazing in a lush green field. In the foreground, a white cow with brown spots lies on the grass, while a brown and white cow stands nearby. A black and white cow is positioned to the right, and two more cows are visible in the distance. The sky above is a brilliant blue, dotted with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic scene. For more information on the artist behind this beautiful landscape, explore the works of Rosa Bonheur.

About the artist

Portrait of Rosa Bonheur
Artist

Rosa Bonheur

Rosa Bonheur was a French artist known best as a painter of animals (animalière).

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