Who painted An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle?

An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle?

An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle

An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

An Italian Landscape with Figures and Cattle, attributed to the artist known as 2087_person, dates to around 1750. Executed as an image‑type work, it is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents a tranquil rural setting rendered in a soft, atmospheric manner.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a gently winding road beside a modest stream, flanked by rocks on which a small group of people gather. A solitary figure moves ahead of the group, while distant trees, scattered buildings, and a tall tower punctuate the horizon, suggesting a pastoral Italian countryside.

Technique & Style

The artist employs delicate shading to model forms, particularly in the faces and the play of light across shadows. Figures are rendered with simple outlines that integrate smoothly into the surrounding landscape, creating a cohesive, hazy ambience.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 2087_person remains based on stylistic analysis rather than documented signatures, and it has been catalogued as an example of mid‑18th‑century Italian landscape painting.