1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Cow in a Cabbage Field is a 1857 oil by Rudolf Koller, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting features a brown cow standing in a lush field of green cabbages. The cow is positioned centrally, with its head turned towards the viewer. The background is a dark, shadowy area with hints of trees and a fence, which adds depth to the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony between the cow and its surroundings. The cow's expression is calm, and its posture suggests a sense of contentment. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Rudolf Koller, who was known for his detailed and realistic depictions of rural scenes.
Rudolf Koller (21 May 1828 – 5 January 1905) was a Swiss painter. He is associated with a realist and classicist style, and also with the essentially romantic Düsseldorf school of painting. Koller's style is similar to…
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