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Landscape with Cattle

Jacob Philipp Hackert , 1791

Landscape with Cattle, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1791
Landscape with Cattle, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1791

Landscape with Cattle is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob Philipp Hackert. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Cattle is a 1791 oil painting by Jacob Philipp Hackert, a Brandenburg-born artist who worked mainly in Italy.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene with cattle gathered near a body of water, accompanied by a man and his dog under a tree, conveying a sense of tranquility and idyllic harmony.

Technique & Style

Executed in the rococo style, the work showcases Hackert's skillful use of color and composition to create depth and a warm, sunlit atmosphere.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob Philipp Hackert

Artist

Jacob Philipp Hackert

Jacob Philipp Hackert (15 September 1737 – 28 April 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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