Cows Crossing a Ford
The Met
Artist: Jules Dupré(French, Nantes 1811–1889 L'Isle-Adam)
Date: 1836
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14 1/4 x 24 5/8 in. (36.2 x 62.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Leon L. Watters, in memory of Leon Laizer Watters, 1967
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures on horseback and foot herd cattle towards water under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide, open landscape is depicted, dominated by a vast sky and a body of water. The upper two-thirds of the image are filled with a light blue sky, featuring large, soft white and gray clouds. These clouds suggest a slightly overcast day. A low horizon line separates the sky from the land and water below.In the lower left and center, a group of cattle is being herded towards the water's edge. The cattle vary in color, including light brown, dark brown, and some with white markings. Two figures guide the cattle. One figure is mounted on a light-colored horse, wearing a light-toned hat and clothing, and holds a long, slender stick extending upwards. Another figure walks on foot beside the cattle, dressed in a blue shirt and a hat, also carrying a stick. A small, dark dog walks near the horse, and another dark brown dog lies on the grassy bank in the far left foreground. The bank itself is a mix of light green grass and earthy brown tones, sloping gently towards the water.The body of water, occupying the lower right and extending to the center, appears calm and reflects the muted colors of the sky and distant trees. Along the far bank of the water, a line of dark green trees and bushes stretches across the middle ground. Beyond these trees on the right, lighter green fields are visible under the distant sky.
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