1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Kühe am See is a 1870 oil by Rudolf Koller, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting shows a serene scene by a body of water, possibly a lake or river. In the foreground, two children sit on the grassy bank, looking down at something in the water. A small wooden boat floats nearby. Behind them, a group of cows wade into the water, their reflections rippling in the calm surface. The sky above is hazy, with a few clouds drifting lazily across it. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness and tranquility. The artist's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes adds to the sense of serenity, inviting the viewer to step into this idyllic scene. To explore more works like this, check out the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
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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