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A Meadow with Cattle near Glastonbury

Peter De Wint

Associated Names

Peter De Wint

Artist, British, 1784 - 1849

The image shows a pastoral landscape with a horizon near the middle featuring a tower and trees. Two cows are grazing in the foreground, with others further back. The scene is painted in watercolor with earthy tones, including soft greens, browns, and grays. The hills and sky blend in lighter, warmer shades, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Paul Mellon Collection
Dimensions

overall: 21.9 x 36 cm (8 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1986.72.6

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1987

English Drawings and Watercolors, 1630-1850, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1987-1988, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q64619394

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