Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch

Weissenbruch, Johannes Hendrik

Dutch, 1824 - 1903

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The image depicts a rural scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is low in the composition, with an expansive sky dominating the upper portion. On the horizon, there is a line of trees or bushes. In the foreground, a brown and white cow grazes near a wooden fence that directs the viewer's eye diagonally. More cows are visible in the distance, along with a cluster of trees to the right. Loose and light brushstrokes are used, typical of a watercolor technique, giving an airy quality to the scene. The color palette is soft and muted, with earthy greens and browns in the land, and pale blue and beige hues in the sky, creating a serene atmosphere.
Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch, Landscape with a Cow, late 19th century, watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Edward C. and Mary Walker Collection, 1937), 2015.143.50

Landscape with a Cow

Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch · late 19th century · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.50