Artwork
Landschaft mit Vieh und Hirten (Supraporte)
Landschaft mit Vieh und Hirten (Supraporte) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Georges-Frédéric Meyer. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Georges‑Frédéric Meyer’s 1757 oil painting, titled *Landschaft mit Vieh und Hirten (Supraporte)*, presents a rugged, rocky terrain under a brooding sky. The composition is anchored by a small group of figures and livestock, creating a narrative vignette within an expansive natural setting. The work is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a woman in a light dress seated on a cart drawn by a cow, while a boy guides another cow with a rope. The juxtaposition of human activity against the stark, jagged rocks suggests a harmonious coexistence between rural labor and the untamed landscape, a common motif in mid‑eighteenth‑century pastoral imagery.
Technique & Style
Meyer employs pronounced chiaroscuro, contrasting bright, sunlit areas with deep shadows to model forms and convey depth. This handling of light accentuates the figures and animals, allowing them to emerge from the dark, craggy background. The brushwork remains relatively tight, emphasizing the texture of rock and the sheen of animal hides.
Provenance
Since its creation in 1757, the painting has remained in German collections, ultimately entering the holdings of the Alte Pinakothek. The museum’s acquisition records list the work as part of its 19th‑century expansion of German landscape art, where it continues to be displayed among other works of the period.
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