Artwork
The Cattle Vendor
The Cattle Vendor is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Cattle Vendor is a drawing created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo around 1794. It is a representative work of the Venetian artistic tradition, to which Tiepolo's family made significant contributions.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene of livestock trading, with a group of people herding cows down a dirt path. The presence of deer hanging from trees in the background suggests a market or hunting context, reflecting a common genre subject in late 18th-century Venetian art.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick strokes and a predominantly brown color palette. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth, with light and shadow defining the forms of the figures and animals. The paper appears aged, with a yellowed edge and scattered small dots.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
Sheep and Cows
Flight into Egypt: The Embarkment of the Holy Family
Herdsman Crossing a River
The Holy Family Preparing to Embark
Return to the Fold
Cattle, sheep and goats
Birth Scene
Herd Crossing the Brook
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family and the Palm Tree
Pole Holding the Bridle of a Horse while Speaking with Two Other Men
Cow Pissing
Cattle Market