Who painted A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood was painted by Martin von Molitor in 1790.

Where can I see A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood?

Museum-quality prints of A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood

Martin von Molitor , 1790

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Martin von Molitor. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood is an etching on laid paper by Martin von Molitor, created around 1790.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene landscape: a meadow with grazing cattle near a wood, featuring a winding stream and a solitary figure. Tall trees with twisting branches dominate the background against a light sky.

Technique & Style

Molitor employed fine lines to achieve textured effects, rendering the trees dense and the meadow soft. This approach was characteristic of etchings from the late 18th century.