Artwork

Bou culcat

Bou culcat, by Julien Dupré, unspecified, 1850
Bou culcat, by Julien Dupré, unspecified, 1850

Bou culcat is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Julien Dupré. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Bou culcat is a genre scene painted by Julien Dupre around 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a cow resting in a field, its head turned towards the viewer. The cow's calm demeanor and serene surroundings evoke a sense of tranquility, capturing a quiet moment in farm life.

Technique & Style

The artist employed thick paint, particularly on the cow's fur, to achieve a textured effect. The background is softly blurred, with pale yellow and brown hues suggesting distant hills or a hazy sky.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Julien Dupré

Artist

Julien Dupré

Julien Dupré (1851–1910) was a French artist, born in Paris.