Artwork
En ko i et landskab
En ko i et landskab is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1893, this oil painting by Danish artist Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn portrays a solitary cow set against an indistinct countryside. The work belongs to the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, and exemplifies Lunn’s interest in rural subjects during the late nineteenth century.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a white cow with black markings, its head turned left, horns curved, and a rope attached to a nose ring. By isolating the animal against a softened backdrop, the composition emphasizes the everyday presence of livestock in agrarian life, reflecting Lunn’s focus on the quiet dignity of farm animals.
Technique & Style
Lunn employs a realistic rendering of the animal’s musculature and fur, while the surrounding landscape is rendered with loose, atmospheric brushwork typical of Impressionist influences. The contrast between detailed anatomy and the hazy background creates a visual hierarchy that draws the eye to the cow’s form.
History & Provenance
After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s broader effort to document Danish artists who explored domestic and pastoral themes in the late 1800s.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn
Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn (16 March 1850 – 12 December 1941) was a Danish painter and sculptor.
