Untitled (woman walking with cow) (ca. 1869)

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Welcome to a serene moment captured by Edward Mitchell Bannister's painting titled "Untitled (woman walking with cow)" from circa 1869. This evocative work beautifully showcases Bannister's adept use of hue, light, and atmosphere to create a tranquil pastoral scene.The painting depicts a young woman walking alongside a cow in a lush field. Both figures blend harmoniously with the soft, diffused background that envelops them in a gentle glow, suggesting an early morning or late afternoon time. The woman, dressed in a traditional ensemble with vibrant touches of green and coral, gazes calmly toward the viewer, her expression imbued with a sense of peaceful companionship with the cow. She holds a thin stick, suggesting her role in guiding or herding the animal.Bannister's brushwork conveys texture and movement in the grass and fur, infusing life into the scene. The overcast sky, rendered in warm, muted tones, complements the earthy colors found in the figures and landscape, creating a cohesive and immersive visual experience.This artwork isn't just a simple depiction of rural life; it is a reflection on the serene bond between human and nature.

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Edward Mitchell Bannister (November 2, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was an oil painter of the American Barbizon school. Born in Canada, he spent his adult life in New England in the United States. There, along with his wife Christiana Carteaux Bannister, he was a prominent member of African-American cultural and political communities, such as the Boston abolition movement. Bannister received national recognition after he won a first prize in painting at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. He was also a founding member of the Providence Art Club and the Rhode Island School of Design.