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Wooded Landscape with Herdsman and Cows

Thomas Gainsborough

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a herdsman and cows. The scene is rendered in shades of brown on a beige background. In the foreground, a large tree with a thick trunk and sparse foliage dominates the right side. To the left, several trees are visible, with one featuring a large canopy. A group of cows, including one with a white face and another with a darker coat, are shown walking in a line from right to left, accompanied by a herdsman. The cows are positioned on a slight incline. The herdsman, dressed in a hat and carrying a long stick, walks behind the cows on the right side. In the background, a body of water and distant trees are visible under a cloudy sky. The overall composition presents a serene rural scene.

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750 × 608 px
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