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Three Sheep by a Cottage (recto)/Sketches of Cows (verso)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a pastoral scene with a cow grazing in the foreground, while two more cows graze in the distance on sloping terrain. The horizon is softly defined with trees, and a figure with a hat stands to the right. The color palette is subdued, with muted grays and browns providing a calm atmosphere. The brushstrokes and lines are fluid and spontaneous, capturing the essence of the scene. Trees and a structure are sketched in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium
black crayon, gray wash, and pen and brown ink on wove paper (recto) graphite, black crayon, and gray wash (verso)
Dimensions
6847 × 8615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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