Calling the Cows Home
The Met
Artist: Jean-François Millet(French, Gruchy 1814–1875 Barbizon)
Date: ca. 1872
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 37 1/4 x 25 1/2 in. (94.6 x 64.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Arthur Whitney, 1950
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man blows a horn on a rocky outcrop, overlooking cattle under a dramatic orange sunset
Detailed Description
A vast, rugged landscape is depicted under a vibrant, hazy orange sky. In the upper right, a silhouetted figure of a man stands atop a dark, elevated rock formation. He is seen in profile, raising a horn to his lips and appearing to blow into it. He holds a long staff or stick in his other hand, resting it against his body. Below and to the left of the man, a herd of cattle is scattered across the uneven terrain. Some cattle are dark and indistinct in the mid-ground, while a larger, light brown cow stands prominently in the lower center, facing towards the right with its back partially to the viewer. The ground is composed of dark, earthy tones of brown, green, and grey, with visible textures suggesting rocks and sparse vegetation. The overall lighting is warm and dramatic, with strong backlighting from the sky creating silhouettes and emphasizing the contours of the landscape and figures.
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