Cattle Ruminating

1870

Joseph Foxcroft Cole

Associated Names
Joseph Foxcroft Cole

Artist, American, 1837 - 1892

Louis Prang

Publisher, American, 1824 - 1909

The image shows a pastoral scene with two cows on grass, one standing and one reclining. The horizon is visible in the distance, separating the ground from the sky filled with clouds. Other farm structures and fencing are faintly seen. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes in sepia tones, creating an antique feel. Earthy tones dominate the palette, with shades of brown, cream, green, and blue-gray. A tall tree with branches and leaves is seen on the left side of the scene.

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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Painted and drawn on stone by J. Foxcroft Cole" in typeface, lower left; "Printed and published by L. Prang & Co. Boston, Mass." in typeface, lower right; "CATTLE RUMINATING." in typeface (all caps), bottom center; "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1870 by L. Prang & Co, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington" in typeface script, bottom center, just below image; Signed: "J. Foxcroft Cole" in stone, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76454537

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