Artwork
Landscape with Cows at a Watering-Place
Landscape with Cows at a Watering-Place is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Józef Szermentowski. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
Landscape with Cows at a Watering-Place, created around 1864 by Polish artist Józef Szermentowski, is a realist painting depicting a serene rural scene of cows at a watering spot, characterized by its muted color palette and emphasis on everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the mundane activity of cows drinking in a natural setting, reflecting the Realist movement's goal of truthful, unromanticized representation of ordinary rural life, observed directly from nature.
Technique & Style
Szermentowski's approach, influenced by the Barbizon School, highlights his use of natural light and muted colors to convey a sense of calm, underscoring the scene's tranquility and the artist's commitment to realism.
History & Provenance
Active in the mid-19th century, Szermentowski's work aligns with the era's Realist trends. The piece is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
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Artist
Józef Szermentowski, or Szermętowski (16 February 1833 – 6 September 1876), was a Polish landscape painter, influenced by the Barbizon School.
