Artwork
Cattle Seen against the Sun on the Island of Saltholm
Cattle Seen against the Sun on the Island of Saltholm is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Cattle Seen against the Sun on the Island of Saltholm is a painting created in 1892 by an artist known as 987_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of cattle in a field, with the sun casting light and shadows. The cattle are shown in various poses, set against a backdrop of water and distant trees or buildings.
Technique & Style
Executed in an impressionist style, the work features loose brushstrokes and a focus on the interplay of light and shadow. The color palette is characterized by muted shades of brown, green, and blue, contributing to the overall dreamy quality.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
