Vaches sous Bois (Cattle in the Forest)

Maxime Lalanne, after Constant Troyon

National Gallery of Art

The etching depicts a scene in a wooded area with cows walking along a path lined with trees. The intricate cross-hatched lines create texture in the leaves, trees, and cows. The color palette contrasts black and white to show depth and light filtering through the foliage. In the distance, a person guides the cows along the path. The shadows under the trees and patches of light are emphasized through dark and light contrasts.