Artwork
Jersey cows
Jersey cows is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Peter Hansen. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Peter Hansen's 1917 oil painting, Jersey cows, captures a serene landscape of Jersey cattle in a natural setting. The work is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a group of Jersey cows in a relaxed state, with some grazing and others resting, harmoniously integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, textured brushstrokes, the painting exhibits a rough, sketchy quality. Bold, dark forms of the cows contrast with the lighter, more subdued tones of the grassy field, enhancing their visibility.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, the work is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.
Context
While the exact context of its creation is not detailed, the painting's emphasis on natural, pastoral scenes aligns with early 20th-century artistic interests in capturing everyday rural life.
Legacy
No specific information is provided regarding the painting's influence or reception within the broader art historical context, beyond its presence in a national museum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Hansen painted everyday life in Denmark around 1900, often using oil to catch light on roads and squares.
