Who painted Cattle Market?

Cattle Market was painted by Jacobus Buys in 1767.

Where can I see Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Cattle Market?

Museum-quality prints of Cattle Market are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cattle Market

Jacobus Buys , 1767

Cattle Market is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Jacobus Buys. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cattle Market is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767, capturing a lively scene of animal trading.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bustling cattle market with cows in the foreground, surrounded by people in period attire, set against a rural backdrop of trees and a building.

Technique & Style

Executed in chalk manner and roulette printing in black ink on laid paper, the work features intricate details in both the cattle and human figures, with the techniques imparting a distinctive texture.

Context

Although created in 1767, the work's style and subject matter prefigure elements of the later Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotive and naturalistic themes.

History & Provenance

No specific historical ownership or exhibition records are provided for this piece, focusing instead on its creation by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767.