Artwork
Landscape, Driving Cattle
Landscape, Driving Cattle is an oil painting by John Linnell. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape, Driving Cattle is a painting created by John Linnell around 1842. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rural scene with a figure driving cattle along a winding path. The serene landscape features trees, bushes, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Linnell's use of color and light achieves a textured quality through visible brushstrokes. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of depth, a technique reminiscent of chiaroscuro.
Context
Linnell's work is characterized by a naturalist approach and detailed observation of rural scenes, influenced by his affinity for Northern Renaissance art and his friendship with William Blake.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Linnell (16 June 1792 – 20 January 1882) was an English engraver, portrait painter, and landscape painter.
