Artwork
Cows in a Field
Cows in a Field is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Henryk Gotlib. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cows in a Field is a 1930 watercolour work by Henryk Gotlib, characterized by loose brushwork and soft, blended color patches.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts two dark and white cows facing away from the viewer in a field, set against a backdrop of dark trees, simple buildings with red roofs, and a vibrant red sky.
Technique & Style
Gotlib employed watercolour to achieve soft-edged shapes and emphasized broad, expressive color areas over detailed rendering.
History & Provenance
The work bears the artist's mauve ink signature and a penciled date on the reverse, though its exhibition or ownership history beyond creation is not detailed here.
Context
Comparative works can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, suggesting the piece's style and era align with other watercolours of the time.
Legacy
No specific information is provided on the work's impact or legacy within Gotlib's oeuvre or the broader art historical context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henryk Gotlib was a Polish painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and writer, who settled in England during World War II and made a significant contribution to modern British art.
