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Meadow Landscape with Cattle, c.1880. Creator: Willem Roelofs
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Meadow Landscape with Cattle, c.1880. Creator: Willem Roelofs
Meadow Landscape with Cattle, c.1880
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Meadow Landscape with Cattle" is a stunning oil painting by Dutch artist Willem Roelofs, created around 1880. This masterpiece of the Hague School tradition captures the idyllic beauty of the Dutch countryside in the late 19th century. The scene is set in a lush meadow, where cows are peacefully lying down, chewing their cud, as they prepare for milking time. The cattle are the main focus of the painting, but the background is equally captivating, with people and farm buildings adding to the sense of a bustling rural community. The sun, a key element in Roelofs' work, casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, highlighting the rich colors and textures of the meadow and the animals. The long, horizontal composition of the painting draws the viewer's eye across the expanse of the landscape, from the foreground with its grazing cows, to the distant horizon, where the sun begins to set, casting long shadows over the land. Roelofs' attention to detail is evident in the individual blades of grass, the intricate patterns on the cow's hides, and the subtle variations in color and texture throughout the painting. The artist's use of oil on panel allows for a depth and richness that brings the scene to life, transporting the viewer to a simpler time and place. This painting is a testament to the enduring beauty of the Dutch countryside and the importance of farming and livestock in the daily lives of its people. It is a treasure of European heritage art, and a must-see for anyone interested in the history of painting or the natural world.
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