Who painted Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks?

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks was painted by Thomas Gainsborough in 1755.

Where can I see Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks?

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks?

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks

Thomas Gainsborough , 1755

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Gainsborough. It dates from 1755 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks is a watercolour painting by Thomas Gainsborough, created in 1755. It depicts a serene landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows cattle drinking from a shallow stream, set against a backdrop of rocky outcrops and a small stone bridge. Figures are visible in the distance near a hillside, adding a sense of human presence to the natural setting.

Technique & Style

Gainsborough employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey a sense of movement in the water and among the animals, lending a lively feel to the otherwise tranquil scene. The colour palette is subdued, featuring muted grays and browns, with touches of greenery on the hills.

Artist & collection

Artist

Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.