Cowherd Collection

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Alfred in the neatherds cottage, 1864. King Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Here, sitting in a cottage he is interrupted by the neatherds wife

Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho)
STC308522 Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99)

Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season
XIR86212 Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season, 12th century (stone) (detail of 86211); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's
530981 Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's (neatherd's) cottage on Isle of Athelney, Somerset

Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Cattle on their way to Tamatave, Madagascar, 1864. 'Madagascar...does a considerable trade in live beef...It exports 30,000 head of cattle in a year...The ox is there commonly represented by

Krishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds, mid 19th century

Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Temple Hanging (Pichvai) Depicting Krishna with Gopis, c1800. The Hindu god Krishna plays his flute, mesmerizing every being that surrounds him

Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775. Creator: Unknown
Scenes from the Life of Krishna, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), c1775

Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Embracing the Gopis, between c1700 and c1725

Dalliance in Vrindavan, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Dalliance in Vrindavan, c1725

Krishna and Balarama Play with Gopas, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between 1525 and 1550. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Play with Gopas, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) (recto), Text (verso), between 1525 and 1550

Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura... between c1625 and c1650. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura, Folio from the "Tularam" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1625 and c1650

Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700

Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. One of the many demons the Hindu god Krishna defeats during his childhood and youth is Aghasura, who assumes the form of an enormous serpent

Krishna and the Cowherds on a Picnic, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between 1760 and 1765. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds on a Picnic, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana, between 1760 and 1765

The Herdsman's Cottage, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Herdsman's Cottage, 1850. From periodical: The Portfolio, 1872

Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825

Krishna with Radha and the Gopis of Braj, between c1825 and c1850. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with Radha and the Gopis of Braj, between c1825 and c1850

Krishna and the Cowherds at the Edge of a Forest, c1750. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds at the Edge of a Forest, c1750

Krishna with the Gopas, between c1720 and c1730. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with the Gopas, between c1720 and c1730

Krishna and Gopis Celebrating the Holi Festival, between c1700 and c1720. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Gopis Celebrating the Holi Festival, between c1700 and c1720

On the Sambre River, 1826-1828. Creator: Edouard Delvaux
On the Sambre River, 1826-1828

Mountainous Landscape with a Fortress, 1760. Creator: Paul Sandby
Mountainous Landscape with a Fortress, 1760

Landscape with falconers and herdsman, 1596-1653. Creator: Jan Wildens
Landscape with falconers and herdsman, 1596-1653

Street scene in Beverwijk, 1793. Creator: Jacob Cats
Street scene in Beverwijk, 1793

Shepherd, shepherdess and cattle resting in front of a dilapidated stable, 1820-1872

Landscape with Cows and a Young Herdsman, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with Cows and a Young Herdsman, c.1675-c.1725. Manner of Aelbert Cuyp

Landscape in Drenthe, 1882. Creator: Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Landscape in Drenthe, 1882

Driving Cattle in Småland, 1863. Creator: Nils Andersson
Driving Cattle in Smaland, 1863

Two cowherds at sunrise or sunset, 1654. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Two cowherds at sunrise or sunset, 1654

Dairy cows, 1870-1888. Creator: Anton Mauve
Dairy cows, 1870-1888

Landscape with Herdsmen and Cattle, 1820. Creator: Pieter Gerardus van Os
Landscape with Herdsmen and Cattle, 1820

River Landscape with Herdsmen, 1628-1632. Creator: Claude Lorrain
River Landscape with Herdsmen, 1628-1632

Landscape with sheperd, sheperdess and cattle, c.1632. Creator: Willem Ossenbeeck
Landscape with sheperd, sheperdess and cattle, c.1632. Other Title(s): Landscape with sheperd, sheperdess and cattle

"Noon-Day Rest" - painted by Cuyp, 1856. Creator: Unknown. "Noon-Day Rest" - painted by Cuyp, 1856
"Noon-Day Rest" - painted by Cuyp, 1856. Engraving of a painting. His works, which are purely local in character

Italian Landscape, 1650-1683. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
Italian Landscape, 1650-1683

The Three Drovers, 1656. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
The Three Drovers, 1656

The Entrance to the Woods, 1650-1688. Creator: Philip Koninck
The Entrance to the Woods, 1650-1688

Tistedalen at Frederikshald in Norway, 1788. Creator: Erik Pauelsen
Tistedalen at Frederikshald in Norway, 1788

Cows being Watered at a Village Pond. Brofelde, Zealand, 1844. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
Cows being Watered at a Village Pond. Brofelde, Zealand, 1844

Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville : La viande bovine, c.1893. Creator: Georges Bertrand
Esquisse pour la salle a manger de l'Hotel de Ville : La viande bovine, c.1893

Pastorale avec un jeune pâtre et une femme avec un enfant dans les bras, between 1662 and 1679
Pastorale avec un jeune patre et une femme avec un enfant dans les bras, between 1662 and 1679. Landscape with young herdsman and a woman carrying a child

Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville : La viande de veau, La volaille, 1893
Esquisse pour la salle a manger de l'Hotel de Ville : La viande de veau, La volaille, 1893

Saint-Parize-le-Chatel, 1869. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Saint-Parize-le-Chatel, 1869

The Cowherd, 1643 (printed 1868?). Creator: Paulus Potter
The Cowherd, 1643 (printed 1868?)

Resettled child of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Resettled child of Bosque Farms, New Mexico. She herds cows for neighboring families for five cents per day

Evening in Italy—the Deserted Villa, 1845. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Evening in Italy--the Deserted Villa, 1845

Landscape with Windmill, Young Man and Girl, and Two Oxen, n.d. Creator: Vivant Denon
Landscape with Windmill, Young Man and Girl, and Two Oxen, n.d

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"Cowherd: A Timeless Connection with Nature and Livestock" In the world of art, cowherds have been depicted in various forms throughout history. From ancient Egyptian tombs to European landscapes, these individuals have played an integral role in rural communities. One such depiction is "Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes, " a color lithograph that showcases the everyday struggles faced by cowherds like Alfred. It reminds us that even legendary figures can make mistakes. Moving on to another artwork, "Alfred in the neatherds cottage" by James William Edmund Doyle transports us back to 1864, where we witness a moment of respite for a weary cowherd seeking shelter from his laborious duties. Meanwhile, "A prize cow, Sandringham" captures the pride and beauty associated with cattle rearing. This black and white photograph from 'The English Country House' series highlights how prized livestock has always held a special place in agricultural societies. On a different note, "Linlithgow Palace" painted in 1821 portrays an idyllic scene where cows leisurely graze near this historic Scottish palace. The painting serves as a reminder of how closely intertwined human settlements were with their bovine companions. Fast forward to 1862's masterpiece titled "Cattle Fording a Stream. " This oil on canvas painting beautifully illustrates the bond between cows and their herders as they navigate through nature's obstacles together. Similarly showcasing pastoral life is "Pastimes of cowherders and villagers. " Painted using tempera on canvas, this piece invites viewers into an enchanting world filled with joyous activities shared among those who tend to cattle. Taking us further back in time is Aelbert Cuyp's work called "Young Herdsmen with Cows, " created around 1655-60. Through this painting, we glimpse into Dutch countryside life during the Golden Age, where young herdsmen diligently cared for their cows.