The Mill

Émile van Marcke

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mill by Émile van Marcke depicts a serene rural scene. The painting features a group of cows in a grassy field. A brown and white cow stands prominently in the foreground, facing the viewer. Behind it, a black cow faces right, and a brown cow sits on the left. Another light brown cow stands farther back on the left. The cows are surrounded by trees and a grassy field. In the background, a white building with a thatched roof is visible. The sky above is blue with white and gray clouds and several white birds are scattered throughout. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner.