Artwork

Cattle Grazing in Touraine

Cattle Grazing in Touraine, by Constant Troyon, oil, 1855
Cattle Grazing in Touraine, by Constant Troyon, oil, 1855

Cattle Grazing in Touraine is an oil painting by the Realist artist Constant Troyon. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Cattle Grazing in Touraine is an oil painting by Constant Troyon, created in 1855 and held at the Scottish National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful scene of cattle grazing in a lush field, with cows scattered across the landscape against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

Troyon employed a warm color palette dominated by shades of brown and green, using bold and expressive brushstrokes to convey a sense of energy and movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Constant Troyon

Artist

Constant Troyon

Constant Troyon (French pronunciation: ; August 28, 1810 – February 21, 1865) was a French painter of the Barbizon school.