Who created "Landscape with a Cow"?

Landscape with a Cow was created by Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch in late 19th century.

When was "Landscape with a Cow" created?

This artwork was created late 19th century.

What medium is "Landscape with a Cow"?

Landscape with a Cow is watercolor on wove paper.

Is "Landscape with a Cow" in the public domain?

Yes, Landscape with a Cow is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Landscape with a Cow

Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch

late 19th century

Medium

watercolor on wove paper

Dimensions

sheet: 25.9 × 39.4 cm (10 3/16 × 15 1/2 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Corcoran Collection (Edward C. and Mary Walker Collection)

Accession Number

2015.143.50

Art Historical Context

Step into the tranquil world of Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch's *Landscape with a Cow*, a captivating late 19th-century watercolor that evokes the misty charm of the Dutch countryside. Weissenbruch (1824–1903), a master of The Hague School, was renowned for his poetic depictions of nature, blending realism with atmospheric subtlety. This work, painted during the height of the school's influence, captures the essence of everyday rural life—a solitary cow amid expansive fields—reflecting the movement's fascination with light, weather, and the unadorned beauty of the Netherlands' lowlands. Rendered i...

Landscape with a Cow

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