Open full image Pin
Cattle and figures, by Michael Angelo Wageman, watercolor, 1850

Dominant colour

Overview

Cattle and figures is a 1850 watercolor by Michael Angelo Wageman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Michael Angelo Wageman
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with two people walking along a dirt path. One person rides a horse, while the other walks beside them, holding a stick. In the background, three cows stand near a field of sheep, and a few trees line the horizon under a soft, cloudy sky. The artist used light, loose brushstrokes to keep the scene simple and airy, focusing on everyday rural life. The colors are muted, blending earthy browns, greens, and pale blues. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting depicts a landscape featuring cattle and human figures.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Michael Angelo Wageman

Michael Angelo Wageman put brush to paper in the 1800s, painting scenes of rural life in watercolour.

See the richer artist page
Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app