Study of a bull in a landscape
1853
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1853
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a big brown bull standing in a grassy field. Behind it, a few smaller cows graze near a fence and a distant hill. The sky is pale, and the bull’s fur looks thick and textured. The artist focused on the bull’s strong shape and the simple countryside. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick sketches. If you like this, check out Realism for more paintings that show everyday life plainly.
