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From Shifting Shade

James M. Hart

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a group of cows standing in a grassy field and a small body of water. The cows are various shades of brown, white, and black. Two cows are in the foreground, one brown and white, the other black and white, with the black and white cow bending down to drink from the water. Behind them, several other cows are scattered across the field and near the water's edge. The field is dotted with trees and patches of greenery. In the background, rolling hills and a cloudy sky are visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and idyllic. The title of the painting is "From Shifting Shade" and it is by James M. Hart.

Artwork details

Date:
1887
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 402 px
Museum record:
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