Artwork
Cattle by a river
Cattle by a river is an oil painting by Thomas Sidney Cooper. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
This painting shows a group of cows standing by a river, with some lying down. The cows are brown and white, and they're in a grassy area. In the background, you can see a town or village on the other side of the river.
The painting is done in oil paint, and it's from 1835. It's held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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Overview
Cattle by a river is an oil painting created by Thomas Sidney Cooper in 1835. It is part of the collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of cattle gathered by a river, with some resting on the grassy bank. The cows, predominantly brown and white, are set against the backdrop of a distant town or village on the opposite riverbank.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Cooper's skill in capturing a tranquil landscape with animals as the main focus.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sidney Cooper was an English landscape painter from Canterbury, noted for his images of cattle and farm animals.
