Artwork
A Landscape with Cattle
A Landscape with Cattle is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Walter Osborne. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
A Landscape with Cattle is a 1896 oil painting by Walter Osborne, an Irish artist associated with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with cattle grazing in a lush pasture, capturing the tranquility and peacefulness of everyday country life.
Technique & Style
Osborne used oil paint to create a vivid and detailed scene, rendering the textures of the cattle's coats and the grassy terrain with care.
History & Provenance
The artwork is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Frederick Osborne (17 June 1859 – 24 April 1903) was an Irish impressionist and Post-Impressionism landscape and portrait painter, best known for his documentary depictions of late 19th century working class life.
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