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Cows being Watered at a Village Pond. Brofelde, Zealand, 1844. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
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Cows being Watered at a Village Pond. Brofelde, Zealand, 1844. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
Cows being Watered at a Village Pond. Brofelde, Zealand, 1844
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Cows being Watered at a Village Pond, Brofelde, Zealand, 1844" is an exquisite oil painting by the Danish Romantic artist Johan Thomas Lundbye. This masterpiece, created in the 19th century, captures a serene moment in rural life in Denmark during the Romantic Era. The painting depicts a group of cows peacefully drinking water from a village pond, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque cottages nestled on the hillside. The scene is set against a backdrop of undulating hills and a clear blue sky, with the sun casting a warm glow over the landscape. At the waterside, a cowherd stands watch over his livestock, his figure adding a sense of scale and human presence to the idyllic scene. The cows, with their calm expressions and glistening coats, seem content in their rural surroundings. Lundbye's use of color and light enhances the pastoral beauty of the scene, with the vibrant greens of the grass and trees contrasting against the rich browns of the cows and the clear, reflective waters of the pond. The painting's oil on canvas technique adds depth and texture, bringing the scene to life and transporting the viewer to a simpler time and place. This painting is a testament to the Romantic tradition of celebrating the beauty and simplicity of rural life, and is an important work in the Danish artistic heritage. It is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen, where it continues to captivate audiences and inspire appreciation for the natural world and the art of the past.
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